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start.me vs Papaly: catalog facts
start.me	Papaly
Freemium A free account is available, with paid options offered beyond it.	Free No pricing is listed on the site; it can be used without paying.
Web	iOS, Web, Browser extension
Visual start page reachable from any device Keeps links and notes together	Visual board layout with categories Doubles as a custom new tab page
Requires an account and an internet connection Hosted only, with no self-hosted option	Cloud only, with no self-hosted option No desktop app
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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