nvALT 2 is a fork of the original Notational Velocity with some additional features and interface modifications, including MultiMarkdown functionality. Developed by Brett Terpstra
License: Open Source
nvALT is a macOS-specific note-taking application that excels in speed and simplicity, especially for users who prefer Markdown. Gnote, on the other hand, is a cross-platform tool that offers more formatting options and organizational features, making it suitable for users who need a versatile note-taking solution.