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Lychee vs Notable
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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Lychee focuses on local, distraction-light note writing with useful Markdown and search tools. Its lack of mobile and collaboration features defines its scope.
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Notable offers a locally stored desktop note library with Markdown tools and import and export options. Its current availability is desktop-only, while web and mobile apps remain in development.
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| Lychee | Notable | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lycheenote.com | notable.app |
| On note-taking apps | #118 of 216 | #114 of 216 |
Lychee: what it does well
- Works fully offline
- Stores notes in one local SQLite file
- No account or telemetry
- Markdown export available
- MIT licensed and free forever
What to know first
- Desktop-only
- No mobile companion
- No real-time collaboration
- No built-in AI
Notable: what it does well
- Works offline and stores notes on disk.
- Supports KaTeX expressions and Mermaid diagrams.
- Imports Evernote and Boostnote libraries.
- Exports notes to Markdown, HTML, or PDF.
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- Official web and mobile apps are still in development.
- Cloud synchronization and end-to-end encryption are described for planned apps.
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