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Org mode vs Stylus Labs Write
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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Pick Org mode if you want free, plain-text task, document, and code workflows centered on GNU Emacs. Look elsewhere if you need the full feature set outside Emacs or need encrypted headlines and properties.
Visit Org mode Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Write provides handwriting-focused editing with broad platform coverage, SVG files, and collaboration tools. The free version is usable, while iOS users need the one-time purchase to remove page watermarks.
Visit Stylus Labs WriteThe facts
| Org mode | Stylus Labs Write | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Write full version (iOS): $8.99, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | orgmode.org | styluslabs.com |
| On note-taking apps | #99 of 216 | #95 of 216 |
Org mode: what it does well
- Combines task planning, time clocking, notes, and customizable agendas.
- Uses foldable nested sections to organize documents.
- Org Babel supports source blocks in more than 80 languages.
- Tables include formulas and can import CSV and TSV data.
- Exports to formats including HTML, LaTeX, ODT, Markdown, and iCalendar.
What to know first
- The full feature set is exclusive to GNU Emacs.
- Org 9.8 dropped support for Emacs 26 and 27.
- Org Crypt does not encrypt headlines or properties.
- The manual asks users to allow up to one month for mailing-list responses.
Stylus Labs Write: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
- Supports real-time collaboration and note sharing
- Uses editable, non-proprietary SVG files
- Offers unlimited undo and redo
- Public repository uses AGPL-3.0
What to know first
- Free iOS pages include a watermark
- Removing the watermark costs $8.99, paid once
- Android is no longer updated on Google Play
- PDF export is listed for iOS
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