Side by side
Markd vs RNote
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 LinuxMac
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 Markd Free plan APIWeb
RNote offers flexible note formats, sharing, and browser-based access with a free starting tier. Pro is the relevant choice for unlimited notepads, offline mode, collaboration, and API features.
Visit RNoteThe facts
| Markd | RNote | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: £2 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | RNote |
| Website | usemarkd.app | rnote.org |
| On note-taking apps | #122 of 216 | #126 of 216 |
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
RNote: what it does well
- Plain, Markdown, and rich text
- Instant keystroke saving
- Live collaboration
- HTML and PDF export on Free
- REST API available on Pro
What to know first
- Free plan limits users to three notepads
- Offline mode is listed as Pro
- API allows 60 requests per minute per token