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Org mode vs Workflowy: catalog facts
Org mode	Workflowy
Free Free and open source, with optional support through Liberapay.	Freemium Free plan with 100 nodes per month; Pro costs $6.99 per month billed annually.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
Notes, tasks, agenda and documents in one plain text format Files are easy to sync and version control	One nested list replaces folders and documents Apps for desktop, mobile and web with sync
Requires GNU Emacs for the full feature set Steep learning curve for people new to Emacs	Free plan caps new nodes at 100 per month Requires an account and cloud sync
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Account 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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