Nova vs Strayfiles

Nova is a beautifully designed notebook app powered by AI. Write notes, organize them into notebooks, and let Nova's AI assistant help you think, write, and discover connections. SMART NOTES - Create unlimited notes with rich markdown formatting - Organize with notebooks and tags - Beautiful dark mode support - Works offline - your notes stay on your device AI-POWERED FEATURES - Summarize long notes instantly - Continue writing with AI suggestions - Extract action items automatically - Ask questions about your notes - Find related notes across your library - Smart tag suggestions PRIVACY FIRST - All notes stored locally on your device - No account required - Your data never leaves your device unless you use AI features - AI processing uses secure, encrypted connections FREE TO USE - Unlimited notes and notebooks - 25 AI-powered searches per day - 15 AI summaries per day - Full markdown editor NOVA PRO ($4.99/month) - Unlimited AI features - Priority support - Support independent development Perfect for students, writers, researchers, and anyone who wants a smarter way to capture and organize their thoughts. Download Nova today and experience the future of note-taking. Terms of Use: https://www.novanotes.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.novanotes.app/privacy

Strayfiles brings all your Markdown files together in one place without moving them. Point to any folder on your device and Strayfiles indexes your notes, docs, and files instantly. ORGANIZE WITHOUT MIGRATING Your files stay exactly where they are. No vault, no restructuring. Strayfiles reads from any folder you choose and builds a unified note tree across all your directories. WRITE IN MARKDOWN Full Markdown editor with syntax highlighting and keyboard shortcuts. Switch to a rendered preview to see your formatting, tables, code blocks, and more come to life. SEARCH EVERYTHING Full-text search across all your Markdown files by title, content, or tags. Find any note instantly no matter where it lives on your filesystem. SMART WORKSPACES Create virtual folders that group notes by project or topic without touching your filesystem. Filter by workspace to focus on what matters. TAG AND FILTER Add color-coded tags to organize notes your way. Filter by tag to find exactly what you need in seconds. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Keep your notes in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with Stray Cloud. End-to-end encrypted so your data stays private. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Mirror files like CLAUDE.md across multiple projects. Get pinged when AI coding agents finish tasks. Give AI assistants direct access to your notes via MCP. TEAMS (PRO) Collaborate on shared workspaces with your team in real time. Everyone sees the same notes, always up to date. KEY FEATURES - Aggregate notes from any folder - Raw Markdown and WYSIWYG editing - Full-text search across all files - Smart workspaces and color-coded tags - Cross-device sync with end-to-end encryption - File mirrors for developer workflows - AI agent notifications (Pings) - Team collaboration (Pro) Terms of Use: https://strayfiles.com/terms