Cloud Outliner vs FocusNote
Cloud Outliner
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| Figure | Cloud Outliner | FocusNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Spec score · Outliner Software | 9.1 (#2) | 7.5 (#25) |
| Integrations | Cloud Outliner synchronizes through iCloud and Evernote. | The opened maker page does not name third-party integrations. |
| Purpose | Cloud Outliner creates interactive, customizable notes to organize plans, projects, and ideas. | FocusNote is a local-first, keyboard-focused outliner for macOS, built for deep thinkers, writers, and organizers. |
Plans
Cloud Outliner
- Monthly ProPriced on request
- Yearly ProPriced on request
- Lifetime ProPriced on request
- Cloud Outliner for MacFree
- Cloud Outliner - Nested Lists (iPhone/iPad)Free
- Cloud Outliner – Nested Lists (Mac)Free
- Cloud Outliner 2 for iOS$4.99, paid once
- Upgrade to Pro for Mac$9.99, paid once
In their own words
Cloud Outliner
Cloud Outliner is an outlining app for organizing plans, projects, and ideas as interactive notes. Its editor supports drag-and-drop reordering, multi-selection, checkboxes, automatic numbering, item notes, rich-text formatting, and highlighting. A multi-tier document manager adds color stickers, password protection, customizable templates, and document duplication. Search covers outline names and text; entries can be collapsed or expanded, filtered by checked status, and viewed in light or dark themes. The maker says outlines sync through iCloud and Evernote. Export options include PDF, OPML, HTML on macOS, and plain text, with sharing through email, instant messaging, and listed social or Apple services. It runs on iOS and macOS, with iOS read-only mode, indentation gestures, orientation support, and wireless keyboard shortcuts. Downloads are free with in-app purchases; Pro plans add cross-device sync and remove banners or ads.