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NoteGen vs ideaShell: catalog facts
NoteGen	ideaShell
Free Core features are free, with no subscription or account required.	Freemium Pricing details are not stated on the supplied official page.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Self-hosted	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Keeps notes and attachments as local files Captures text, audio, images, links, files, and tasks	Captures voice, text and to-dos across devices AI can create work from notes and recordings
AI features require connecting to an AI model service	AI features require the ideaShell service.
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open 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 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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