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Notes vs KleverNotes: catalog facts
Notes	KleverNotes
Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Local-first storage Instant search across notes	Markdown-based notes Native KDE application
Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned	Linux only Younger project than established note apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MPL-2.0	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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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