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Viewdown vs Notes2ai

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Viewdown compared with Notes2ai
DetailViewdown logo ViewdownNotes2ai logo Notes2ai
What it doesMarkdown viewer for Mac, with live preview AI search for Apple Notes that understands what you mean
StageEstablished Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNL Not given
Pricing modelNot given Paid
Pricing$11.99 USD one-time purchase, with 14-day free trial and no credit card required Free to try with first 30 answers and new notes included, search stays free forever. Full version: $24 once, no subscription. AI queries cost a few cents paid to OpenRouter.
Key features
  • Live preview with automatic file watching
  • Automatic scrolling to changed content
  • Mermaid diagram rendering
  • LaTeX mathematics typesetting
  • Syntax highlighting for 80+ languages
  • Table of contents sidebar
  • Smart search matching rendered text
  • Support for tables and task lists
  • Ask questions in plain language and get answers from notes
  • Every answer shows its sources with footnote links to original notes
  • Discover forgotten notes through daily finds and connections
  • Search by meaning without typing exact keywords
  • Capture content from any app with keyboard shortcut
  • Password and sensitive data masking before AI processing
  • Voice dictation to create titled notes with suggested folders
  • Integration with Apple Reminders for task planning and viewing
  • Insights charts showing writing patterns and productivity
  • AI tools like Claude Code can search and read notes securely
What makes it different
  • Works with any editor already in use without plugins or extensions
  • Automatic scrolling marks recently edited content
  • Native Mac app that runs locally with notes never leaving your device
  • One-time $24 purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses your own OpenRouter key for full privacy and cost control
  • Suggests questions from your own notes when unsure what to ask
  • Automatic updates delivered directly without manual intervention
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)29 +29 (up) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)240
Citation Flow (Majestic)190
Referring domains (Majestic)390

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