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HushNotes vs Routine

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HushNotes compared with Routine
DetailHushNotes logo HushNotesRoutine logo Routine
What it doesMac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares One App for Tasks, Calendar & Notes, Powered by AI
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2020
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$9.99 one-time purchase Free plan includes tasks, calendars, notes, AI assistant, voice commands, offline mode, 3 integrations, 3 custom databases, and 250 AI credits. Personal plan: $5 per month with time blocking, time boxing, 10 integrations, 10 custom databases, and 500 AI credits. Professional plan: $10 per month addi
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
  • Unified inbox to centralize tasks, messages, and notifications from all apps
  • AI voice commands to create tasks, plan meetings, and organize work
  • Automatic meeting recording, transcription, and summarization
  • AI agents to delegate research, triage, and follow-ups
  • Custom data model with user-defined entities and databases
  • Local-first, graph-based architecture with offline access
  • AI automations to connect tools and organize information
  • Dashboard for quick access to key information and task capture
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
  • Single workspace that replaces multiple specialized tools instead of requiring app switching
  • AI-first approach with agents and automations built into the core product
  • Customizable data model that adapts to your unique workflow without complex setup
  • Fast implementation with no lengthy configuration required
  • Local-first technology with offline capability and privacy focus
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 check57 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1117
Citation Flow (Majestic)1938
Referring domains (Majestic)23913

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