Butterfly

Powerful, minimalistic, cross-platform, open-source note-taking app.

What’s new

Verified 29d ago

Version 2.6.0 Released 2026-09-28

Changes since 2.6.0-rc.3:
* Fix fractional-pixel mismatch in the viewport cache ([#1279](https://github.com/LinwoodDev/Butterfly/issues/1279))
* Fix editor state loading and saving across WebDAV connections ([#1281](https://github.com/LinwoodDev/Butterfly/issues/1281))
* Automatically sync pinned files while the app is open and after reconnecting ([#1281](https://github.com/LinwoodDev/Butterfly/issues/1281))

This is a stable release, it includes all the changes from the 2.6.0 nightly releases.
Read more here: https://linwood.dev/butterfly/2.6

Full release notes →

Official download sources

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Windows Official

Official repository

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Verified checksum File integrity

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Verify your downloaded file matches the publisher’s official hash before installing.

SHA-256 8361106b829dc7358385f45faacbd1cf59b79b4ca3eb2900546f03e514c8902c

Install with one command

Prefer a package manager? Paste this into Windows Terminal:

winget winget install --id LinwoodCloud.Butterfly -e

scoop scoop bucket add extras; scoop install butterfly

Platforms: Windows

Butterfly compared

A factual, side-by-side overview based only on verified data.

Attribute	Butterfly This page	LibreOffice	todometer	Joplin
Developer	Linwood Cloud	The Document Foundation	Cassidy Williams	Laurent Cozic
Category	Productivity	Productivity	Productivity	Productivity
Platforms	Windows	Linux, macOS, Windows	Windows	Windows
Official sources	1	1	1	1
Verified official	✓	✓	✓	✓

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I download Butterfly safely?

Use the official sources listed on this page. Each link is validated against an approved publisher domain and routes through a safe internal redirect — no third-party or bundled installers.

Which platforms does Butterfly support?

Butterfly is available for Windows.

Is this the official Butterfly download?

Yes. Every source shown here is validated against the publisher’s approved domain and editorially reviewed before being published.

Who develops Butterfly?

Butterfly is developed by Linwood Cloud.

What are the best alternatives to Butterfly?

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