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Notes vs Marknote: catalog facts
Notes	Marknote
Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Local-first storage Instant search across notes	Notes stored as plain Markdown files you own Rich text editing with an optional source mode
Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned	No built-in sync between devices Fewer features than larger knowledge-base apps
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MPL-2.0	License: GPL-2.0-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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