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VNote vs Notes: catalog facts
VNote	Notes
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Freemium Free and open source; a Pro version for $14.99 adds editing inside task boards.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Native C++ application rather than a web wrapper Notes kept as local Markdown files	Local-first storage Instant search across notes
No built-in sync service Documentation is partly focused on Chinese-speaking users	Task boards are read-only without the paid Pro version No mobile apps mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: LGPL-3.0	License: MPL-2.0
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 October 1, 2026

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