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VNote vs Inkdrop: catalog facts
VNote	Inkdrop
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Paid Commercial app; see the Inkdrop site for current plan prices.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Browser extension
Native C++ application rather than a web wrapper Notes kept as local Markdown files	Markdown editor built around developer workflows Encrypted sync across devices
No built-in sync service Documentation is partly focused on Chinese-speaking users	Closed source commercial product Recent focus on AI features may not suit everyone
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: LGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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