HushNotes vs LocArk

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HushNotes compared with LocArk
Detail	HushNotes	LocArk
What it does	Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares	Private local-first workspace for notes, passwords, kanban boards, and mind maps
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	GB
Pricing model	Paid	Freemium
Pricing	$9.99 one-time purchase	Free: notes, password vault, spaces and folders, up to 2 custom password templates. Annual: $4.9/year includes mind maps, kanban boards, unlimited password templates. Lifetime: $24.9 one-time purchase includes all Annual features with no renewal needed.
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	Markdown editing for notes Password generation and quick copy Local encryption and master password Custom columns and priorities on kanban boards Mind map export to PNG Spaces and nested folders Cross-platform sync support Workspace backup and export Auto-lock for password vault Search functionality
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	All data stored locally with no cloud upload or hosted servers User controls storage location, backup, sync and migration Unified workspace structure across all platforms and content types Existing content remains accessible after Pro downgrade
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	8 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	11	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	19	15
Referring domains (Majestic)	23	3

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