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tomboy-ng vs Notes: catalog facts
tomboy-ng	Notes
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS Sync between machines or to a private GitHub repository	Local-first storage Instant search across notes
No dedicated mobile app; phone access is through a browser via GitHub Rich text rather than Markdown	Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MPL-2.0
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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