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SideNotesDrafts
Paid

Commercial Mac app from Apptorium; check the developer's site for current pricing.

 Freemium

Free download from the App Store, with paid features available.

macOS macOS, iOS
  • Notes panel appears at the screen edge without app switching
  • Markdown, tasks, images and colors in notes
  • Opens straight to a new page for immediate typing
  • Actions send text to other apps and services
  • Mac only
  • Suited to quick notes rather than a large knowledge base
  • Apple platforms only
  • Closed source
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 Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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