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Whisp vs Antinote: catalog facts
Whisp	Antinote
Free Free and open source under the GPL 3.0 or later.	Paid A one-time $5 purchase with lifetime updates and a free trial.
Linux	macOS
Start typing immediately with no files or titles to manage Text expansion and automatic checklists	Opens instantly on a global hotkey Inline math with variables and unit and currency conversion
Built for GNOME on Linux only Not meant for organising a large note collection	macOS 14 or later only; iOS version not yet released Built for temporary notes rather than long-term organisation
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it 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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