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BetterStickies

Free, offline, fully customizable sticky notes for Windows, macOS, and Linux.·betterstickies.com

BetterStickies is a free, offline sticky notes application for Windows, macOS, and Linux that lets users paste text, links, screenshots, files, and code onto customizable notes. It offers custom GIF/image/color backgrounds, reminders with sound alerts, rich text formatting, nested todos, multi-monitor support, and export to JSON. The app requires no installation or account and stores all notes locally on the device with no cloud sync or tracking.

What it's for

Quick capture of thoughts and clipboard content without breaking focusPinning folders/files and organizing workflow widgets on the desktopSimple task management with todo lists and remindersCustomizing desktop workspace with colors, gradients, and GIF backgrounds

Features 22

Code blocks with automatic language detection and theme-aware styling
Collapsible notes (header-only view)
Custom GIF/image/solid-color note backgrounds
Custom keyboard shortcuts with conflict detection
Desktop reminders with sound alerts and system notifications
Drag & resize notes across monitors
Export notes to JSON
Hide notes to declutter workspace
Hover preview for pasted images and PDFs
Multi-monitor support
Nested todo lists with Tab/Shift+Tab indentation
No installation required
Offline-only operation
Paste anything: text, links, screenshots, files, code
Pin & Always on Top
Quick Capture global shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+V)
Rich text and Markdown paste with auto-formatting
Rich text formatting (titles, todo lists, links, highlights)
RTL language support (Arabic, Hebrew, etc.) with automatic detection
Search notes and restore deleted notes from trash
Show notes on all virtual desktops
Snap to grid for note placement

At a glance

free tier

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux

Integrations

DropboxOneDrive

Resources

Pricing

Premium is a one-time purchase (no subscription, ever). Stated price is $9.99, currently discounted to $4.99 for V1 Release. Free version has no time limits.

FreeFree

Fully functional free version, no time limits, no signup required.

5 notes · 1 reminder · 1 GIF background — no time limits, no signup

PremiumQuote

One-time payment, stated as $9.99 with a current promotional price of $4.99 (50% OFF for V1 Release). No subscription or recurring fees.

Removes free tier limits

50% OFF for V1 Release: Premium reduced from $9.99 to $4.99, one-time payment.