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Antinote vs Notesnook

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Antinote

6.0
Productivity

Temporary notes with calculations and extensible features

Notesnook

8.0
Security & Privacy

Privacy-focused note taking app

Metric Antinote Notesnook
Category Productivity Security & Privacy
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 376 121
90-day Installs 632 335
365-day Installs 1.7K 1.1K
Version 1.1.7 3.3.17
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 17 13.8K
GitHub Forks - 931
Open Issues - 1.1K
License GPL-3.0
Language TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Apr 8, 2025 Sep 5, 2022

Reviews

Antinote

Antinote is a sleek macOS scratchpad designed for temporary notes, calculations, and extensible features. It caters to users needing a quick, efficient way to jot down and compute information on the fly.

Antinote serves as a temporary note-taking application with built-in calculation capabilities and extensible features.

Pros

  • + Integrates with Alfred for workflow extension
  • + Built-in calculation feature
  • + Lightweight and focused on quick tasks

Cons

  • - Low community and project activity
  • - Limited extensibility beyond Alfred integration

Notesnook

Notesnook is a privacy-focused, open-source note-taking app with end-to-end encryption and self-hosting capabilities. It offers a secure alternative to Evernote, appealing to users who prioritize data control and security.

Notesnook provides a secure, encrypted platform for note-taking, allowing users to self-host their data for enhanced privacy.

Pros

  • + Open-source and end-to-end encrypted for maximum privacy
  • + Cross-platform support with self-hosting capabilities
  • + Strong community and developer engagement

Cons

  • - Higher price compared to alternatives
  • - Complex setup for self-hosting