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The Archive vs FSNotes: catalog facts
The Archive	FSNotes
Paid Paid app with a 60-day free trial.	Paid No subscription; the official stable release is distributed through the App Store.
macOS	macOS, iOS
Notes stored as plain Markdown text files Sync through any cloud storage folder	Notes are plain Markdown files readable without the app Built-in Git backups with history
macOS only Site lists compatibility up to macOS 14 Sonoma	Apple platforms only Sync relies on iCloud Drive or your own Git setup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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