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Lokus vs μPad
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.
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Lokus combines offline local notes with visual organization, advanced templates, and extensibility through plugins. Users considering sync should note its collaboration, backup, and key-storage limitations.
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μPad provides broad note organization, Markdown editing, imports, exports, and optional encrypted synchronization. Its platform coverage and shared notebooks make it suitable for individual notes and group projects.
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| Lokus | μPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Knowledge Seeker: $5 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lokusmd.com | getmicropad.com |
| On note-taking apps | #66 of 216 | #70 of 216 |
Lokus: what it does well
- Local plain Markdown storage
- Works offline on three desktop platforms
- Interactive 2D and 3D graph views
- Plugin marketplace with permission controls
- Analytics disable option and opt-in crash reporting
What to know first
- Sync is not real-time collaboration
- Sync is not a backup service
- Concurrent edits create conflict copies
- Wrapped sync key remains server-side
μPad: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Infinite canvas for structuring ideas
- Unlimited notebook sections
- AES-256 encrypted synchronization
- Available on four platforms
What to know first
- μSync covers up to twenty advanced notebooks
- Advanced notebooks contain ten or more binary assets
- Email is not required for sync signup