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Practical guides on local-first notes, Markdown, and linked thinking, plus how (and why) we build NoteLace.
What "local-first" actually means for your notes
Local-first software keeps your data on your own device and works fully offline. Here's what that means in practice for a notes app, and why it's worth caring about.
Read article →NoteLace vs Obsidian: Built-In Workflows vs Plugin Maintenance
Both apps are local-first and Markdown-based. The real question is whether you want a curated set of built-in tools or the freedom to assemble your own stack from plugins.
Read article →Markdown Database Views Without Giving Up Plain Files
Database views over Markdown notes let you see the same content as a table, a kanban board, or a calendar, all driven by YAML frontmatter, with your data staying in plain Markdown the whole time.
Read article →Private AI for Your Notes: Local Ollama vs Bring-Your-Own Key
AI can genuinely help with notes: summarising, improving, continuing a thought. NoteLace supports two approaches that keep you in control: a local model that never leaves your machine, or your own API key to a provider you already trust.
Read article →Why NoteLace Has No Permanent Free Tier
NoteLace has no permanent free tier. Here is why we made that call, and what it means for you.
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