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NW.js vs Standard Notes

A side-by-side look at NW.js and Standard Notes. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

NW.js

NW.js

Development

NW.js (formerly node-webkit) is an open source framework for creating desktop applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It enables developers to call Node.js modules directly from the DOM and enables desktop applications to integrate web technologies.

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Standard Notes

Standard Notes

Security & Privacy

Standard Notes is an open-source, encrypted notes app that focuses on privacy and security. It stores all notes locally by default and syncs encrypted data across devices. Core features include customizable themes, keyboard shortcuts, tagging, and markdown formatting.

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