QOwnNotes vs Notable: catalog facts
 QOwnNotes |  Notable |
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Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
Free Free to use as freeware. |
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macOS, Linux |
Windows |
- Notes are plain Markdown files, so nothing is locked in a proprietary format
- Works with Nextcloud and ownCloud Notes, or any file sync you already use
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- Notes kept as plain GitHub Flavored Markdown
- Nestable tags and attachments
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- Many of the better features assume a Nextcloud or ownCloud server
- The interface is dense and Qt-flavoured rather than native anywhere
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- Source code of current versions is not published
- Development has slowed, with infrequent updates
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License: GPL-2.0 |
License: Freeware |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked October 2, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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