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Many Notes vs Minimal Note
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 Self-hostedWeb
Many Notes offers a broad Markdown workflow without a listed subscription cost. Its self-hosting, authentication, collaboration, and deployment choices make it suitable when you want control over storage and access.
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Minimal Note covers structured Markdown notes while adding boards, drawings, offline access, and encrypted sharing. Its link-sharing model means recipients with the link can read shared notes.
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| Many Notes | Minimal Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | about.mnmnote.com |
| On note-taking apps | #137 of 216 | #141 of 216 |
Many Notes: what it does well
- Free and licensed under MIT
- Real-time vault collaboration
- Markdown editor with templates and backlinks
- Vault import, export, and PDF output
- OpenID Connect and OAuth integrations
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment requires setup
- Default upload limit is 500M
- HTTPS reverse proxy is recommended
- Notes depend on filesystem and database storage
Minimal Note: what it does well
- Free forever with no account
- Works offline and installs as an app
- Supports diagrams, Typst, and sandboxed HTML
- Notes can become detailed task boards
- Exports Markdown or ZIP archives
What to know first
- Anyone with a shared link can read
- JavaScript is available in HTML view
- Notes stay on your device under Free plan
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