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Daino Notes vs Notes: catalog facts
Daino Notes	Notes
Free Free to download on Windows, Mac and Linux.	Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Fast loading of long notes Real-time Markdown rendering in a block editor	Local-first storage Instant search across notes
Name change from Notes can make it harder to search for No mobile apps mentioned	Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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