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Notes vs Beaver Notes: catalog facts
Notes	Beaver Notes
Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, supported by sponsors.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Local-first storage Instant search across notes	Notes stay on your device with no account No telemetry or AI features
Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned	No built-in cloud sync; you arrange syncing yourself Mobile app still in beta
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MPL-2.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is 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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