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Minimalist Notes vs Stickies
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 Web
Minimalist Notes offers a broad writing toolkit at no cost, with offline access and exports. Keep backups because browser storage is local and cross-device synchronization is unavailable.
Visit Minimalist Notes Free plan APIWindows
Choose Stickies if you want a free Windows utility for persistent notes, recurring reminders, or notes that appear with particular items. Its listed support is limited to Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, so it may not suit users of other operating systems.
Visit StickiesThe facts
| Minimalist Notes | Stickies | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Minimalist Notes | Not published |
| Website | minimalistnotes.com | zhornsoftware.co.uk |
| On note-taking apps | #163 of 216 | #159 of 216 |
Minimalist Notes: what it does well
- Works offline after loading
- No signup or setup required
- Exports Markdown, plain text, and PDF
- Includes dictation and adjustable speech playback
- Free plan includes all features
What to know first
- Notes do not sync across devices
- Clearing browser data deletes local notes
- Shared notes are viewable by anyone with the link
- Shared notes expire after 30 days
Stickies: what it does well
- Keeps notes through reboots until they are closed.
- Supports text and image notes with customizable appearance.
- Offers alarms and daily, weekly, or monthly reminders.
- Attaches notes to applications, websites, documents, or folders.
- Transfers notes between machines over TCP/IP, SMTP, or MAPI.
What to know first
- The current download page supports Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11.
- Earlier Windows versions are no longer supported.
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