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QOwnNotes vs Standard Notes
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | QOwnNotes | Standard Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 5.9k | 6.6k |
| Latest | v26.10.2 | @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.7 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 2 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Evernote. Alternatives to Evernote →
PartialQOwnNotesMarkdown notes kept as plain files, synced through Nextcloud or any folder sync.
PartialStandard NotesEnd-to-end encrypted notes and files with tags.
QOwnNotes
- continuous2026-10-05Continuous buildpre-release
- v26.10.22026-10-05Release v26.10.2
- v26.10.12026-10-03Release v26.10.1
- v26.10.02026-10-01Release v26.10.0
- v26.9.142026-09-29Release v26.9.14
Standard Notes
- @standardnotes/clipper@1.1.6032026-09-30Clipper 1.1.603pre-release
- @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.82026-09-30Desktop 3.202.8pre-release
- @standardnotes/mobile@3.202.82026-09-30Mobile 3.202.8pre-release
- @standardnotes/clipper@1.1.6022026-09-17Clipper 1.1.602pre-release
- @standardnotes/mobile@3.202.72026-09-17Mobile 3.202.7pre-release
QOwnNotes
✓ signed The latest release, v26.10.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Standard Notes
✓ signed The latest release, @standardnotes/desktop@3.202.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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