HushNotes vs Folia Files

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HushNotes compared with Folia Files
Detail	HushNotes	Folia Files
What it does	Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares	A Finder alternative for Mac with side-by-side panes, terminal, cloud and server support, instant search, themes and transparency
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	ES
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Pricing	$9.99 one-time purchase	$49.99 USD or €49.99 EUR, one-time purchase for up to 3 Macs, includes all future updates. 7-day free trial available. From 5 licenses, 20% discount available.
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	Undo all file operations
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	One-time purchase with all future updates included, no subscription Native Swift application optimized for Apple silicon and Intel Macs No tracking, account or data collection Undo everything with safe file handling
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	31 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	11	5
Citation Flow (Majestic)	19	20
Referring domains (Majestic)	23	7

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