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Notes vs Daino Notes: catalog facts
Notes	Daino Notes
Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.	Free Free to download on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Local-first storage Instant search across notes	Fast loading of long notes Real-time Markdown rendering in a block editor
Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned	Name change from Notes can make it harder to search for No mobile apps mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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 September 24, 2026

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