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KleverNotes vs Notes: catalog facts
KleverNotes	Notes
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Markdown-based notes Native KDE application	Local-first storage Instant search across notes
Linux only Younger project than established note apps	Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: MPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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