Can I move my notes from Agenda to Octarine?

Yes. The migration guide walks through the export and folder setup for Agenda.

Will Octarine lock me into another proprietary format?

No. Octarine works with standard markdown files stored in folders you choose.

Does Octarine replace every Agenda feature?

No. Octarine is focused on local-first writing and personal knowledge management. If a specialized Agenda feature is essential, it may remain the better fit.

Can I try Octarine without committing to the move?

Yes. Work from a copy of your exported notes first, verify the result, and keep your original library untouched while you decide.

Where are my notes stored?

In the workspace folder you select. The files remain visible and usable outside Octarine.

Octarine vs. Agenda

Want notes that aren't tied to dates? Octarine organizes by folder, tag, or link, and stores plain markdown files.

Download for macOS Migration guide

Choose Octarine if

You want to organize notes by topic, project, or link, and by date only when it helps.

Choose Agenda if

Your notes are organized primarily around meetings, dates, and calendar events and you work only on Apple devices.

Feature comparison

How They Compare

Capability	Octarine	Agenda
Organization	Flexible: folders, tags, links	Date-centric timeline
File Format	Plain markdown files	Proprietary database
Knowledge Graph	Full graph visualization	Not available
Note Linking	Bidirectional wiki-links	Limited linking
Editor	WYSIWYG markdown	Custom editor
Platform Support	macOS, Linux, Windows	macOS, iOS only
Data Portability	Direct file access	Export only
Workspaces	Multiple separate vaults	Projects
Sync & Backup	Built-in Git sync + iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, Syncthing	iCloud only
AI Features	Chat and writing assistant	None
Performance	Fast	Good
Code Blocks	Full syntax highlighting	Basic support
Themes	30+ options	Limited
Search	Instant across all notes	Timeline-based
Price	Free, $79 one-time Pro	Free with premium features
Focus	Knowledge management	Date-driven notes

Strengths & Weaknesses

Octarine

Strengths

Organization: Flexible: folders, tags, links
File Format: Plain markdown files
Knowledge Graph: Full graph visualization

Weaknesses

A smaller ecosystem than Agenda
Focused on personal notes rather than every possible workflow
Some Agenda features do not have a direct equivalent

Agenda

Strengths

A distinctive date-oriented organization model
Tight integration with Apple calendars
Polished native apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Weaknesses

Organization: Date-centric timeline
File Format: Proprietary database
Knowledge Graph: Not available

The bottom line

Summary

Agenda works well if your workflow revolves around dated entries such as meeting notes, project logs, and journals. For building a knowledge base or writing evergreen content, the date-first approach gets in the way.

Octarine has Daily Desk for dated notes but doesn't force everything else into a timeline. Notes can connect by topic as well as by date.

Instead of premium features that require ongoing purchases, Octarine Pro is a one-time $79 purchase.

Verification

Methodology

Compared against Agenda's official help, FAQ, and pricing pages. The comparison centers on its date-oriented Apple-platform workflow.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-17

Making the move

Switching from Agenda to Octarine

Read migration guide Octarine docs

Frequently Asked Questions

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A fast, private Markdown workspace for capturing ideas, shaping notes, and keeping your writing in files you control.

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