Side by side
Gnote vs Snoq
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 Linux
Visit Gnote Free plan Windows
Snoq offers local encrypted notes, offline use, and export options without an account or paid tier. Keep the password safe: there is no recovery mechanism, and automatic inactivity locking is not yet available.
Visit SnoqThe facts
| Gnote | Snoq | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | wiki.gnome.org | snoq.io |
| On note-taking apps | #184 of 216 | #180 of 216 |
Gnote: what it does well
Snoq: what it does well
- Free with no feature limits
- Works offline without an account system
- Encrypted archive export for the vault
- Supports rich text and full-text search
- AI access is off by default
What to know first
- Lost passwords cannot be recovered
- No automatic lock after inactivity yet
- Browser-based ChatGPT and Claude cannot connect
- Requires 200 MB of free disk space