Side by side
Fable vs Growly Notes
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 WebWindows
Fable focuses on local Markdown and Obsidian compatibility, with extensive linking, search, and graph tools. Its free distribution and offline design are balanced by the absence of sync, mobile, publishing, and plugins.
Visit Fable Free plan Mac
Growly Notes offers broad, local-first note organization at no charge, with offline use and sharing options. Its Mac-only scope, lack of live collaboration, and OneNote limitation should be considered first.
Visit Growly NotesThe facts
| Fable | Growly Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ibrahem-al.github.io | growlybird.com |
| On note-taking apps | #125 of 216 | #121 of 216 |
Fable: what it does well
- Works directly with existing Obsidian vaults
- Markdown files remain in place
- Backlinks, graphs, and linked mentions
- Offline use without an account
- Free Windows and browser versions
What to know first
- One vault at a time in v1
- No sync service
- No mobile app
- No plugin marketplace or publishing
Growly Notes: what it does well
- Works offline
- Supports rich pages and drawings
- Password-protects sections or notebooks
- Stores notebooks on a local drive
- Free to use
What to know first
- Mac-only; no mobile versions
- No real-time collaboration
- Does not read OneNote files
- No built-in cloud storage
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