HushNotes vs BlurSnap

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HushNotes compared with BlurSnap
Detail	HushNotes	BlurSnap
What it does	Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares	Blur everything, reveal only what matters
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Paid	Free trial
Pricing	$9.99 one-time purchase	Free 15-day trial with watermark on saved images. One-time $9.99 purchase unlocks full version with no watermark and lifetime access to all future updates.
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	Paint to reveal sensitive areas with customizable brush Hold-to-peek to see original before revealing Undo and redo any stroke before saving Global hotkey for instant capture and editing Auto copy to clipboard and auto save results Frosted glass mode for maximum security Works fully offline with no uploads or cloud processing
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	Blurs everything by default instead of requiring you to find and blur sensitive areas One-time purchase with lifetime access instead of subscriptions Works completely offline with no license key validation Hidden areas are baked into pixels with no recoverable layers Certified and digitally signed through Microsoft Store
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	Not checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	11	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	19	11
Referring domains (Majestic)	23	1

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