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VNote vs Daino Notes: catalog facts
VNote	Daino Notes
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Free Free to download on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Native C++ application rather than a web wrapper Notes kept as local Markdown files	Fast loading of long notes Real-time Markdown rendering in a block editor
No built-in sync service Documentation is partly focused on Chinese-speaking users	Name change from Notes can make it harder to search for No mobile apps mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
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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