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Free

Free and open source under the AGPL 3.0.

 Paid

A paid app with a free download to try.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted macOS, iOS
  • Cloning puts one note in several places without copying it
  • Rich text, code notes, canvases, Mermaid diagrams and relation maps
  • Wiki links, tags and aliases for connected notes
  • Embeds and links files, PDFs and URLs
  • Notes live in a database, not plain files, so lock-in is real
  • The interface is dense and takes a while to get comfortable with
  • Mac and iOS only
  • Collaboration relies on a shared Dropbox folder
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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