HushNotes vs Known

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HushNotes compared with Known
Detail	HushNotes	Known
What it does	Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares	Snap the receipt. Nothing to type.
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	US
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	$9.99 one-time purchase	Free plan: no card or account, first 300 items watched daily, recall alerts from CPSC, FDA, USDA, NHTSA, return and warranty reminders, CSV export and daily backup. Plus: $39.99/year or $3.99/month with 14-day free trial, unlimited items, PDF insurance report and AI claim letters. Plus Forever: $59.
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	Photograph receipts to automatically extract items Return window calculations based on store policy and purchase date Warranty tracking with renewal reminders No account required; optional sign-in link for device sync Vehicle recall tracking via VIN CSV export and daily backup of item list Expiry date estimates with transparency rules PDF insurance reports and AI claim letters
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 account required to start using the app Recall alerts remain free at all pricing tiers Independent company with no ads, brand partnerships or data selling One-time payment option with no subscription renewal Support response within one business day
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	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	23	0

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