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Markra vs Muesli
Both stand on markdown editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Markra combines local Markdown editing with optional AI review and desktop or web access. It is a fit for users who want to keep documents as Markdown files, provided they are comfortable configuring a provider for AI features.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Muesli combines Markdown editing, collaboration and agent participation with several storage choices. Its free open-source offering includes self-hosting, though durable self-hosted documents and history need Postgres and Redis.
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| Markra | Muesli | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | markra.app | muesli.md |
| On markdown editors | #7 of 31 | #3 of 31 |
Markra: what it does well
- Works with ordinary local Markdown files.
- Writing does not require an account.
- Supports WYSIWYG and source editing.
- AI edits require user approval.
- Available on desktop and in a web editor.
What to know first
- AI features require a configured provider.
- Provider keys and custom headers are stored in local settings.
- Exported settings can include provider credentials.
- WebDAV is the listed note-sync provider.
Muesli: what it does well
- Live cursors and tracked suggestions support collaboration.
- Agents can work through MCP or direct file edits.
- Guest links provide three access roles without accounts.
- Free and open source under AGPL-3.0.
What to know first
- Durable self-hosted documents and history require Postgres and Redis.
- The CLI installer is for macOS and Linux; Windows uses a ZIP.
- Hosted service collects account, session and workspace data.
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