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Carnet vs OpenNotas
Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Visit Carnet Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
OpenNotas combines offline personal notes, Markdown editing, and broad storage-adapter support in a free package. Keep its browser-storage and duplicate-restore limitations in mind when planning backups.
Visit OpenNotasThe facts
| Carnet | OpenNotas | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentiel: €29 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getcarnet.app | opennotas.io |
| On note-taking apps | #76 of 216 | #72 of 216 |
Carnet: what it does well
OpenNotas: what it does well
- Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
- Supports offline notes with later synchronization
- Markdown editors include CodeMirror, TipTap, and Milkdown
- AES encryption protects notes sent to sync storage
- JSON export and import support backups
What to know first
- On-device notes remain plain text
- Clearing browser data can cause data loss
- Restore can import duplicate notes repeatedly
- Building from source requires Node.js 18 or later
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