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Notes vs tomboy-ng: catalog facts
Notes	tomboy-ng
Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Local-first storage Instant search across notes	Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS Sync between machines or to a private GitHub repository
Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned	No dedicated mobile app; phone access is through a browser via GitHub Rich text rather than Markdown
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
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 1, 2026

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