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HushNotes vs Arlo

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HushNotes compared with Arlo
DetailHushNotes logo HushNotesArlo logo Arlo
What it doesMac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares A Mac app that keeps your day in order and does the parts you hand it
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$9.99 one-time purchase Arlo Free: $0. Arlo: $25/mo
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
  • Morning brief across mail and calendar
  • Mail ranked by importance rather than arrival time
  • Local task agents that draft against your files
  • Mail index that stays on your machine
  • Nothing is sent without your approval
  • Local model support or bring your own Claude subscription
  • Cross-device sync and web access
  • Brief and alerts on phone, web and WhatsApp
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
  • All mail indexing and files stay on your machine by default
  • App has no ability to send, reply, pay or schedule without you
  • Free tier truly free with no time limit or card required
  • Works offline on your machine
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)20 +2 (up) since last check6 −4 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)111
Citation Flow (Majestic)1916
Referring domains (Majestic)2317

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