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Org mode vs Gingko Writer: catalog facts
Org mode	Gingko Writer
Free Free and open source, with optional support through Liberapay.	Freemium Free to get started; full pricing is listed on the site.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Notes, tasks, agenda and documents in one plain text format Files are easy to sync and version control	Tree of cards keeps outline and detail side by side Rearranging cards restructures a draft quickly
Requires GNU Emacs for the full feature set Steep learning curve for people new to Emacs	Card-based layout takes adjustment for people used to linear editors Pricing beyond the free start is not detailed in the research
Downloadable app	Web application
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 October 2, 2026

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