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Beaver Notes vs Notes: catalog facts
Beaver Notes	Notes
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, supported by sponsors.	Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Notes stay on your device with no account No telemetry or AI features	Local-first storage Instant search across notes
No built-in cloud sync; you arrange syncing yourself Mobile app still in beta	Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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