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QOwnNotes vs Standard Notes

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

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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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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