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Quick Note vs Stickies: catalog facts
Quick Note	Stickies
Paid Free for 30 days with up to six notes; Pro is a one-time purchase.	Free Free to download from Zhorn Software.
macOS	Windows
Opens notes from a menu bar or global shortcut Keeps notes above other windows	Notes persist on screen through reboots Reminders, recurring wake-ups and alarms
Available for macOS Free version is limited to six notes and 30 days	Windows only Deliberately simple, without rich organisation features
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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