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Microsoft Reader vs QOwnNotes

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Reader and QOwnNotes. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Reader

Microsoft Reader

News & Books

Microsoft Reader is an e-book reader software developed by Microsoft. It allowed users to read e-books in .lit format which supported highlighting and taking notes. It was discontinued in 2012.

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QOwnNotes

QOwnNotes

Office & Productivity

QOwnNotes is a free, open source, plain-text file notetaking application with markdown support, todo lists, full text search, and optional end-to-end encryption. It is cross-platform, available on Linux, Mac, and Windows.

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