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Nota vs The Archive: catalog facts
Nota	The Archive
Paid Offered by pre-order with no subscription, according to its site.	Paid Paid app with a 60-day free trial.
macOS	macOS
Works on plain Markdown files with no reformatting Wiki links that update automatically when files are renamed	Notes stored as plain Markdown text files Sync through any cloud storage folder
macOS only The site still shows a waitlist and pre-order, so it is at an early stage	macOS only Site lists compatibility up to macOS 14 Sonoma
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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