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Org mode vs Bike: catalog facts
Org mode	Bike
Free Free and open source, with optional support through Liberapay.	Paid A paid app, available to download directly or from the Mac App Store.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Notes, tasks, agenda and documents in one plain text format Files are easy to sync and version control	Stays fast with very large outlines Row types for headings, ordered lists and task lists
Requires GNU Emacs for the full feature set Steep learning curve for people new to Emacs	Mac only Paid app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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