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Dash vs Notewise
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 AndroidiPhoneMac+1
Dash combines offline notes, device-side encryption and local AI support, with free web and iPhone options. Note the platform limits: there are no shipped Windows or Linux apps, and Android access uses the web PWA.
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Notewise brings varied note formats, annotation, and AI-assisted outputs into one app, with offline editing and collaboration. Check the plan limits for canvases, pages, cloud storage, and AI credits before choosing a tier.
Visit NotewiseThe facts
| Dash | Notewise | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Dash Sync yearly: $47.99 a year | Basic: $28.99 a year |
| Plans published | 6 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Notewise |
| Website | dashnote.io | notewise.dev |
| On note-taking apps | #49 of 216 | #53 of 216 |
Dash: what it does well
- Works offline unless sync is enabled.
- App lock supports Touch ID and Face ID.
- Local AI rejects non-local endpoints.
- Exports Markdown, DOCX and PDF.
- Open source under the MIT license.
What to know first
- Windows and Linux apps are not shipped yet.
- Android uses the web PWA.
- Real-time collaboration is not supported.
Notewise: what it does well
- Combines handwritten, typed, audio, document, and web notes
- Annotates PDFs and slides directly
- Answers questions using notes and identifies source passages
- Works offline for viewing and editing
- Supports note sharing and real-time collaboration
What to know first
- Classic Free is limited to 10 canvases
- Classic Free documents are limited to 50 pages
- AI and cloud syncing pause offline
- Cloud notes are deleted after a 30-day post-subscription grace period
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