Side by side
Agenda vs HackMD
Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Agenda centers planning on a dated note timeline, with rich formatting, reminders, collaboration, exports, and Apple integrations. A free plan has no time or trial limits, while paid plans unlock premium features across Mac and iOS.
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Choose HackMD for collaborative Markdown notes, publishing, and workflows that use its GitHub integrations, API, or CLI. The free plan covers unlimited notes, while teams needing larger image uploads or more monthly API calls may need Prime; Enterprise is an option for organization features such as SSO and self-hosting.
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| Agenda | HackMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: $34.99 a year | Prime: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 13 | 3 |
| Maker | Agenda | HackMD |
| Website | agenda.com | hackmd.io |
| On note-taking apps | #81 of 216 | #77 of 216 |
Agenda: what it does well
- Works offline across Apple platforms
- Combines calendar events with project notes
- Supports real-time note collaboration
- Exports notes as PDF, RTF, or Markdown
- Note data stays on the computer or personal iCloud
What to know first
- Premium features are sold as a bundle
- Premium plan costs $34.99 a year
- Lifetime Premium costs 179.00 USD once
- Collaboration content is stored temporarily on its server
HackMD: what it does well
- Unlimited notes on the free plan
- Real-time editing with comments and mentions
- Offline access and PDF export
- REST API and CLI for Markdown notes
- Public notes, shared workspaces, and slide mode
What to know first
- Free image uploads are limited to 1 MB each
- Free plan includes 400 API calls per month
- Prime is billed annually at $5/user/mo
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