HushNotes vs Encore Display

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HushNotes compared with Encore Display
Detail	HushNotes	Encore Display
What it does	Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares	Turn your old iMac into a real display for your Mac with one cable
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	SE
Pricing model	Paid	Free trial
Pricing	$9.99 one-time purchase	Free for 72 hours, then $49 USD once. One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs. No subscription.
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	Up to 5K Retina resolution display 60fps smooth video and window movement Works with one cable connection iMac speakers and microphone support Brightness synchronization between Mac and iMac Night Shift support on both screens Automatic sleep and wake synchronization Works with closed MacBook lid Real display arrangement in System Settings Plug and play setup
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	No modifications needed - no screwdriver or driver boards required Single cable connection unlike wireless alternatives No account or tracking - privacy-focused Works with any Intel iMac from Late 2012 onwards One license covers one Mac and any number of iMacs
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	4 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	11	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	19	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	23	0

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