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Mini Text vs Buffer: catalog facts
Mini Text	Buffer
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later licence.
Linux	Linux
Tiny window that stays out of the way Works well pinned on top of other apps	Focused on temporary text rather than saved documents Native GNOME app
Ephemeral by design, not for saving documents Very basic editing features	Not meant for keeping notes long term Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	No account 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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