The simplest notepad you'll ever use.
DumbPad is a refreshingly simple notepad that lets you write down ideas, share notes with others, and never worry about losing your work. With auto-save, markdown formatting, and optional PIN protection, it's the easiest way to capture and share text — no accounts or sign-ups required.
What makes DumbPad worth launching.
Never lose your work — everything you type is saved instantly, no save button needed.
Lock your notepad with a 4 to 10-digit PIN to keep your notes private from prying eyes.
Write in plain text or add formatting like headers, lists, tables, code blocks, and GitHub-style alerts.
Switch between light and dark themes to match your preference or time of day.
Find any note instantly by searching through names and content, even if you don't remember the exact title.
Copy a direct link to any notepad and share it with teammates, friends, or family in one click.
If you fit one of these, DumbPad is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where DumbPad makes a real difference.
Open a blank notepad and start typing before that brilliant thought disappears — auto-save means you never lose a thing.
Create a shared notepad for meeting notes, brainstorming sessions, or project updates, and send the link to everyone.
Use optional PIN protection to keep your daily thoughts, goals, or reflections private and secure.
Write blog posts, documentation, or recipes with full markdown support — preview your formatted text as you go.
DumbPad is a modern notepad app built for people who just want to write. Open it up, start typing, and your notes save automatically — no buttons to click, no accounts to create. You can create multiple notepads, format your text with markdown, and even share a link so others can view or edit alongside you. It comes with a clean, distraction-free interface, dark mode support, and works beautifully on your phone, tablet, or computer. Whether you're jotting down a quick thought, drafting a document, or keeping a shared to-do list with your team, DumbPad makes it stupidly simple.
DumbPad is built for people who want a no-nonsense place to write. No accounts, no databases, no clutter — just a clean page that saves everything the moment you type it. It's perfect for quick notes, shared scratchpads, and anyone tired of over-engineered productivity tools. With optional PIN security, markdown preview, and support for multiple notepads, it does everything you need and nothing you don't. People love it because it stays out of their way and just works.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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Monitors, fixes & deploys 24/7
One platform. Every app. No surprises.
Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy DumbPad and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching DumbPad on OpenZapps.
DumbPad is a simple online notepad where you can write notes, format them with markdown, and share them with others — all without needing to create an account.
Not at all. OpenZapps sets everything up for you, so you just open DumbPad in your browser and start typing.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to run this app (and any others you want from our catalog). There are no extra charges for using DumbPad itself.
Yes. You can optionally add a PIN to lock your notepad, and since the app runs on your own private space through OpenZapps, your data stays with you.
Absolutely. Through OpenZapps, you can connect your custom domain so your DumbPad lives at your own URL.
Try something new — same platform, same flat price.
Start free, launch DumbPad in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
