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HushNotes vs Glimt

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HushNotes compared with Glimt
DetailHushNotes logo HushNotesGlimt logo Glimt
What it doesMac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares Guided breathing reminders that float over your work and pause automatically during calls
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing$9.99 one-time purchase Personal: $39 one time for up to 2 computers. Teams: $32 per seat, one time, 5 seats minimum. 14-day free trial available. 1 year of updates included with every license.
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
  • Micro breathing reminders that float up and fade away automatically
  • Custom breathing playlists with multiple patterns
  • Built-in breathing patterns: Coherence, Box, 4-7-8, and Trikona
  • AI-powered custom visualizations
  • Configurable reminder intervals from 1 to 120 minutes
  • Fullscreen or windowed breathing prompt mode
  • MacOS Shortcuts integration to automate actions on session start and end
  • Built-in MCP server for AI agent integration
  • Menu bar integration with no dock icon
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 no subscription or recurring fees
  • Never interrupts calls through automatic detection of microphone and camera use
  • AI agent can design custom breathing visualizations on demand
  • Respects focus and workflow by never taking keyboard focus
  • No data collection beyond what is necessary for licensing
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 check24 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1110
Citation Flow (Majestic)1920
Referring domains (Majestic)2320

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