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Google Keep vs Fossify Notes: catalog facts
Google Keep	Fossify Notes
Free Free to use with a Google account.	Free Free and open source, with no ads.
Web	Android
Quick capture of notes and checklists Reminders built in	Very simple text field for fast note entry Supports checklists as well as text notes
Requires a Google account Notes are stored on Google's servers	Android only Not designed for large, structured note collections
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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