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plumio vs Tomboy NG

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.

plumio

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Plumio combines broad Markdown support with self-hosted storage and offline access at no cost. Its turn-based editing and missing attachments, plugins, and native mobile app may limit some teams.

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Tomboy NG

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Tomboy NG offers broad desktop note features, offline use, and several synchronization methods at no cost. GitHub token storage and account access limits deserve attention for sensitive or very large collections.

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The facts

plumioTomboy NG
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onSelf-hosted, WebLinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteplumio.appgithub.com
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plumio: what it does well

  • Free plan with no paid features
  • Offline access and responsive mobile web interface
  • Markdown editor supports diagrams, math, and tables
  • Imports Standard Notes and Obsidian content
  • Optional encryption and authentication controls

What to know first

  • No real-time collaboration
  • No native mobile app
  • Attachments and plugins unavailable
  • Requires self-hosting system resources

Tomboy NG: what it does well

  • Free on Linux, Windows, and macOS
  • Works offline
  • Imports and exports Markdown, RTF, and text
  • GitHub browser editing
  • Keeps one sync backup copy

What to know first

  • GitHub tokens have minimal obfuscation
  • Unrestricted computer access may expose tokens
  • Free GitHub accounts allow 5,000 accesses daily
  • Some Linux Qt packages require extra libraries

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