Side by side
NotePlan vs PileMd
Both stand on notes apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial iPhoneMacWeb
NotePlan brings project planning, calendar coordination, offline Markdown notes, and collaboration into one workspace. Its iOS, macOS, and web availability is broad, but Android users are limited to the stated browser-related path.
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Visit PileMd The facts
| NotePlan | PileMd | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual: $99 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | noteplan.co | pilemd.com |
| On notes apps | #70 of 83 | #74 of 83 |
NotePlan: what it does well
- Combines notes, tasks, and calendars
- Offline Markdown storage and export
- Daily through yearly planning views
- Project Kanban boards and time blocking
- Supports Apple and Google calendar connections
What to know first
- No free plan
- Native Android version is not planned
- Annual plan requires 99 USD paid annually
- AI prompts are sent to OpenAI when initiated
PileMd: what it does well
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