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Oxinot vs Workflowy
Both stand on outlining software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Oxinot if you want a free desktop app that keeps Markdown notes local and offers outline, search, and graph navigation. Look elsewhere if you need built-in cloud sync, backlinks, or mobile access.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
Workflowy's single-document structure combines nested lists with several ways to reshape and connect information. The free plan has node and upload limits; Pro offers unlimited nodes and uploads at the listed billing rates.
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| Oxinot | Workflowy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Pro (annual billing): $6.99 a month |
| Plans published | None | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Workflowy |
| Website | github.com | workflowy.com |
| On outlining software | #17 of 22 | #13 of 22 |
Oxinot: what it does well
- Stores notes as plain Markdown files on the user's computer.
- Works offline on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports nested blocks, Markdown formatting, shortcuts, and rearrangement.
- Searches pages and blocks across a workspace.
- Shows page connections in a graph view.
What to know first
- No built-in cloud sync; syncing is manual.
- Only Markdown files appear in the file tree.
- Only one workspace can be selected at a time.
- Block references, backlinks, and mobile are unavailable.
Workflowy: what it does well
- Nested bullets can become boards, tables, or checkboxes
- Tags, dates, backlinks, mirrors, and templates
- Automatically saves and syncs across devices
- API can read and write Workflowy data
- Available on desktop and mobile platforms
What to know first
- Basic plan allows 100 nodes per month
- Basic plan includes 100 MB file uploads
- Node limit triggers a subscription prompt
- Pro costs $8.99 per month with monthly billing
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