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fylepad vs Notes: catalog facts
fylepad	Notes
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Mermaid and PlantUML diagrams built in Rich text, tables and code blocks	Local-first storage Instant search across notes
Little public documentation Small project with an unknown long-term roadmap	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
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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