Side by side
Lychee vs Markd
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 LinuxMacWindows
Lychee focuses on local, distraction-light note writing with useful Markdown and search tools. Its lack of mobile and collaboration features defines its scope.
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Markd keeps notes in user-owned Markdown files while offering links, search, and keyboard controls. External sync is required today, and web publishing is provided through optional Markd Cloud.
Visit MarkdThe facts
| Lychee | Markd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lycheenote.com | usemarkd.app |
| On note-taking apps | #118 of 216 | #122 of 216 |
Lychee: what it does well
- Works fully offline
- Stores notes in one local SQLite file
- No account or telemetry
- Markdown export available
- MIT licensed and free forever
What to know first
- Desktop-only
- No mobile companion
- No real-time collaboration
- No built-in AI
Markd: what it does well
- Plain Markdown files in a chosen folder
- No account or database required
- Backlinks and YAML frontmatter support
- Works with Obsidian vaults
- Free and open source under MIT
What to know first
- Built-in sync is not available yet
- macOS build requires Apple Silicon
- macOS support requires version 12 or newer
- Markd Cloud is a paid subscription