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OpenNotas vs Vault Notes
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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OpenNotas combines offline personal notes, Markdown editing, and broad storage-adapter support in a free package. Keep its browser-storage and duplicate-restore limitations in mind when planning backups.
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Vault Notes focuses on local ownership, offline work, and markdown organization across desktop and iOS platforms. Choose the free tier for one device or Pro for Google Drive syncing and multi-device access.
Visit Vault NotesThe facts
| OpenNotas | Vault Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro yearly: $49.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | opennotas.io | vault-notes.app |
| On note-taking apps | #72 of 216 | #68 of 216 |
OpenNotas: what it does well
- Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
- Supports offline notes with later synchronization
- Markdown editors include CodeMirror, TipTap, and Milkdown
- AES encryption protects notes sent to sync storage
- JSON export and import support backups
What to know first
- On-device notes remain plain text
- Clearing browser data can cause data loss
- Restore can import duplicate notes repeatedly
- Building from source requires Node.js 18 or later
Vault Notes: what it does well
- Plain files stored in a chosen folder
- Works offline without an account
- Live markdown editor with rich elements
- Wikilinks, canvas, and kanban boards
- Google Drive sync on Pro
What to know first
- Free plan covers one device
- Multi-device sync requires Pro
- Cloud backup is a paid feature
- No server stores or reads notes
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