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Open Notebook vs SideNotes
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| Overview | |||
| Description | An open source implementation of NotebookLM with more flexibility and features. | macOS note-taking app that captures notes, tasks, links, and snippets from a side panel without switching apps. | |
| Category | |||
| Developer | Open-notebook | Apptorium | |
| Verified Status | No | No | |
| Last Updated | Aug 2026 | Aug 2026 | |
| Pricing | |||
| Pricing Model | Open Source | Paid | |
| Free Plan | Yes | No | |
| Free Trial | — | No | |
| Open Source | Yes | No | |
| Capabilities | |||
| API Access | — | No | |
| Features | — | • Side-panel note capture without app switching • iCloud sync across devices • Markdown formatting and customizable themes • Task/checklist support with pinning and folding • Apple Shortcuts, AppleScript, Alfred, Raycast integration • One-time $19.99 purchase, also on Setapp | |
| Tags | opennotebooksourceimplementationnotebooklmflexibility | macos-notes-appnote-takingtask-managementmarkdown-editorproductivity-tool | |
| Trust and Engagement | |||
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | |
| Saves | 0 | 0 | |
| Views | 40 | 3 | |
| Quality Score | 54/100 | 29/100 | |
| Website Status | Online | Online | |
| Availability | |||
| Website | www.open-notebook.ai | www.apptorium.com | |
| Social Links | 1 linked | — | |
| Screenshots | No | No | |
| Reviews | |||
| Pros | • Free to use | — | |
| Cons | — | • No free tier available | |
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