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FSNotes vs QOwnNotes: catalog facts
FSNotes	QOwnNotes
Paid No subscription; the official stable release is distributed through the App Store.	Free Free and open source under the GPL.
macOS, iOS	macOS, Linux
Notes are plain Markdown files readable without the app Built-in Git backups with history	Notes are plain Markdown files, so nothing is locked in a proprietary format Works with Nextcloud and ownCloud Notes, or any file sync you already use
Apple platforms only Sync relies on iCloud Drive or your own Git setup	Many of the better features assume a Nextcloud or ownCloud server The interface is dense and Qt-flavoured rather than native anywhere
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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