HushNotes vs AfterLid

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HushNotes compared with AfterLid
Detail	HushNotes	AfterLid
What it does	Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares	Mac power companion for long-running work with mobile status and optional remote control
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	IN
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	$9.99 one-time purchase	Free: Sleepy, Awake, and Always On modes with all Mac safeguards, read-only iPhone status, one provider usage connection. Pro: adds remote mode control, all supported provider connections, character pack tools, and seven-day full-access trial for eligible accounts.
Key features	Capture text from any app with one keyboard shortcut Floating notes that work on full-screen apps Notes automatically hidden from screen shares and screenshots Hide all notes instantly with one key Lock individual notes with Touch ID or password All notes searchable in one place Markdown support with live preview Customizable paper designs and opacity levels iCloud sync between Macs Connect coding tools with local MCP endpoint	Three power modes: Sleepy, Awake, and Always On iPhone app for read-only status monitoring Pro remote mode control from phone Provider usage connections for AI models Character packs with custom animations
What makes it different	Notes stay hidden from screen shares and screenshots by default No account or cloud server required; notes stored only on your Mac Pay once forever with free updates; no subscription Floats above full-screen apps including in all Spaces Access from coding tools is read-only and requires explicit approval	Work runs entirely local on your Mac with no cloud transfer Read-only iPhone status free, remote control as paid feature
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	20 +2 (up) since last check	1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	11	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	19	19
Referring domains (Majestic)	23	16

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