Planelo

Planelo is a creativity-first project center for independent developers, solo founders, and product builders. It is designed to sit between note-taking apps and heavy project management software, so you can capture an idea in seconds and then grow it into a structured project with specifications and tasks. The service encrypts data with AES 256, runs on a self-built encrypted backend, and says it does not share data with third parties, which matters when early ideas are still sensitive. Sync works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through encrypted cloud storage. A free trial is available, and the Pro version is unlocked during the release period, which makes it easy to try the full workflow before the offer ends.

- Capture ideas quickly with shortcuts like Cmd plus N, then add context and structure.

- Manage projects with filters, status channels, drag-and-drop, and swipe gestures.

- Generate API keys for AI agents and hook up automation scripts and offline queues.

- Edit in Markdown, attach files, and work in a distraction-free dark interface.

- Independent developers who want a fast place for ideas before they become code.

- Solo founders who care about privacy in the early, sensitive stage of a project.

- Product builders who run several projects and need everything organized in one spot.

- Apple users who want a creativity tool that also handles light project tracking.

Planelo is currently Apple only, so if your team uses Windows or Android, this is not a fit yet. The free trial and the release-period Pro unlock are temporary offers, so treat current pricing as provisional and confirm it in the app before you rely on it long term. If you are used to plain note apps, the structured model of projects, specs, and filters takes some setup before it pays off, and you will get out of it roughly what you put in. The website did not respond during our last check, so verify it is reachable before you plan a workflow around it.