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FSNotes vs Octarine: catalog facts
FSNotes	Octarine
Paid No subscription; the official stable release is distributed through the App Store.	Freemium Free to download, with paid features offered; see the site for details.
macOS, iOS	macOS
Notes are plain Markdown files readable without the app Built-in Git backups with history	Notes kept as local Markdown files Core features built in without plugins
Apple platforms only Sync relies on iCloud Drive or your own Git setup	Download offered for macOS only Opinionated design with fewer configuration options
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account 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 September 23, 2026

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