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Notes vs fylepad: catalog facts
Notes	fylepad
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.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Local-first storage Instant search across notes	Mermaid and PlantUML diagrams built in Rich text, tables and code blocks
Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned	Little public documentation Small project with an unknown long-term roadmap
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MPL-2.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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