Sidenote vs OpenWork

A side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and characteristics.

Sidenote

Sidenote is a Chrome extension that leverages AI to instantly convert meeting notes into actionable business outputs.

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OpenWork

Open-source desktop AI workspace for running 50+ LLMs on local files, sharing skills and MCP setups, and automating team workflows.

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AttributeSidenoteOpenWork
Pricing typeFree + paid (from $8.3/mo)Free + paid (from $10/mo)
Korean supportNoNo
PlatformsWeb, Chrome ExtensionmacOS, Windows, Linux, Web browser
Open sourceNoNo
API available--
SDK--
LLM-based--
Multimodal--
AI model-OpenAI models, Anthropic Claude models, Google Gemini models, Mistral, Local models
GitHub Stars-23.4K
VendorSidenoteDifferent AI, Inc. d/b/a OpenWork
CategoryProductivity & AutomationProductivity & Automation
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Sidenote key features

  • AI conversion of notes to emails and invites
  • Automatic generation of support tickets
  • Creation of reminders and action items

OpenWork key features

  • Support for over 50 LLM providers and local models
  • Local-first desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux
  • Natural language AI agent tasks targeting files and tools
  • Execution of browser automation and task workflows
  • Sharing skills, MCP servers, plugins, and model settings
  • OpenWork Connect MCP gateway for organizations