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HushNotes vs Botan

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HushNotes compared with Botan
DetailHushNotes logo HushNotesBotan logo Botan
What it doesMac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares Instant plant identification with AI-powered care guidance
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2021
Based inNot given CY
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$9.99 one-time purchase Free first identification on website; app offers subscription with unlimited scans, disease and health checks, personalized care guides, watering and lighting tools, reminders, and plant library.
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
  • Identify plants by photo in 1-3 seconds
  • Detect plant diseases and health issues
  • Personalized step-by-step care plans
  • Check plant toxicity status
  • Live chat with expert botanist
  • Plant care reminders and notifications
  • Save and organize plant collection
  • Database of 30,000+ plant species
  • 98% accuracy on first identification
  • Upload photos from gallery or camera
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
  • 98%+ identification accuracy verified by experts and users
  • Science-based recommendations from certified botanists
  • Covers over 30,000 species including exotic and rare plants
  • Instant results in 1-3 seconds
  • Expert botanist support via live chat
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)20 +2 (up) since last check41 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1126
Citation Flow (Majestic)1938
Referring domains (Majestic)23200

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