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Org mode	Denote
Free Free and open source, with optional support through Liberapay.	Free Free and available from GNU ELPA.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Notes, tasks, agenda and documents in one plain text format Files are easy to sync and version control	Plain-text notes with predictable file names No database or lock-in
Requires GNU Emacs for the full feature set Steep learning curve for people new to Emacs	Requires Emacs and some familiarity with it No mobile app
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	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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