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Notes vs VNote: catalog facts
Notes	VNote
Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.	Free Free and open source under the LGPL.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Local-first storage Instant search across notes	Native C++ application rather than a web wrapper Notes kept as local Markdown files
Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned	No built-in sync service Documentation is partly focused on Chinese-speaking users
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MPL-2.0	License: LGPL-3.0
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 September 24, 2026

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