Side by side
MemPad vs Tine
Both stand on outliner software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Windows
MemPad combines outlining, diary support, search, and file-based notes in a free Windows program. Its single-file storage and password-protected encryption may suit users who want a compact, structured text notebook.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
Tine offers local Markdown outlining, query tools, sheets, and static-site publishing without an account or built-in sync. Its strongest fit is someone prepared to supply their own sync service and, on iOS, use the TestFlight beta.
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| MemPad | Tine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | horstmuc.de | tine.page |
| On outliner software | #21 of 31 | #17 of 31 |
MemPad: what it does well
- Stores every page in one file.
- Interface available in 20 languages; supports Unicode.
- Searches and replaces text across pages or within a node.
- Can create restorable automatic backups.
- Free plan; maker labels programs freeware.
What to know first
- Available for Windows only.
- No free trial is listed.
- The interface help is provided in English.
Tine: what it does well
- Reads and writes the same on-disk format as Logseq.
- Split panes, tabs, histories, and layouts are supported.
- Queries can display results as lists, tables, or boards.
- Can publish graph pages as a static site.
- Says it does not upload notes to Tine servers.
What to know first
- There is no built-in sync service.
- The plugin API is experimental and incompatible with Logseq and Obsidian plugins.
- iPhone and iPad access is a TestFlight beta, not an App Store listing.