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Daino NotesAFFiNE Community
Free

Free to download on Windows, Mac and Linux.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
  • Fast loading of long notes
  • Real-time Markdown rendering in a block editor
  • Offers a self-hostable community edition with linked workspace content.
  • Name change from Notes can make it harder to search for
  • No mobile apps mentioned
  • Cloud services and enterprise offerings have separate terms.
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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