Curio for Mac — Notes, Markdown, Mind Maps & Tasks

Should I choose a subscription or license key?

Both options give you access to nearly all Curio features. Choose a subscription for lower upfront cost, one-click installation, automatic updates, and Mac App Store convenience. Choose a license key if you prefer a one-time purchase, want control over when you update, need academic or volume discounts, want beta access, or need AppleScript support.

How does the 2-week trial and free mode work?

Mac App Store: Download Curio to start in free mode (Standard features, up to 5 idea spaces). Purchasing a subscription starts a 2-week full-featured trial; cancel 24 hours before it ends to avoid charges. Website: Downloading starts a 2-week Professional trial immediately. After the trial, Curio continues in free mode without a subscription or license. Larger projects open read-only.

How do subscriptions work?

Subscriptions are purchased monthly or yearly through the Mac App Store, with Apple handling billing and renewals. If you cancel or let your subscription expire, Curio reverts to free mode. Only Curio downloaded from the Mac App Store supports subscriptions.

How do license keys work?

A license key is a one-time purchase that includes a full year of free major updates. After that year Curio does not expire, it simply stops receiving updates until you renew. Only Curio downloaded from the Zengobi website supports license keys.

Can I use Curio on multiple Macs?

Subscriptions follow Apple's standard app agreement for Macs you own or control. License keys allow installation on multiple Macs you personally own or control.

Are academic and volume discounts available?

Mac App Store subscriptions do not support academic or volume discounts. License key purchases offer academic discounts with verification, and quantity purchases of 20 or more receive an automatic 20% volume discount at checkout.