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Sticky Notes vs Scapple: catalog facts
Sticky Notes	Scapple
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Paid One-time purchase, with a free trial available.
macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Spatial canvas for laying out notes Runs on Linux and macOS	Notes can go anywhere with no forced central topic Connections made by dragging one note onto another
Small project with a small community Built on web technologies rather than a native toolkit	Paid after the trial No Linux or mobile versions mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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