Side by side
HedgeDoc vs Phrase
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.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
HedgeDoc combines collaborative Markdown editing with presentation, revision and permission features. Its disabled PDF export and server-scaling constraint are worth considering when planning a deployment.
Visit HedgeDoc Free plan iPhoneMac
Phrase combines Apple-device recording with multilingual transcription and editable notes. Its free plan is limited, and call audio must be imported rather than captured inside meeting apps.
Visit PhraseThe facts
| HedgeDoc | Phrase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Phrase Pro Yearly: $129 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | hedgedoc.org | phrase.so |
| On note-taking apps | #80 of 216 | #84 of 216 |
HedgeDoc: what it does well
- Supports real-time collaboration through shared note links.
- Markdown slides can be presented with reveal.js.
- Revision history allows restoring older versions.
- Offers six note permissions in HedgeDoc 1.x.
- Provides self-hosted deployment options, including Docker.
What to know first
- Built-in PDF export is deactivated.
- Only the note owner can change note permissions.
- Multiple server instances should not use the same database.
- Native app coverage is web.
Phrase: what it does well
- Records with iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch microphones
- Transcribes more than 100 languages with speaker labels
- Imports audio, video, PDFs, and photos
- Editable notes support headings, code, formulas, and diagrams
- Free plan includes up to 100 notes
What to know first
- Does not join Zoom, Teams, or FaceTime calls
- Recordings are uploaded for cloud processing
- Native PowerPoint .pptx export is unavailable
- Free plan allows one recording-to-note conversion
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