Side by side
StackEdit vs Turtl
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 Open source Web
StackEdit combines browser-based Markdown editing with offline access, collaboration, sync, and publishing workflows. It is listed as free and open source, with support for several Markdown variants and export formats.
Visit StackEdit Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+4
Turtl combines collaborative Spaces, note organization, and on-device encryption, with self-hosting and profile export as additional options. Consider its invitation-security warning and stated HIPAA limitations when deciding whether it fits sensitive workflows.
Visit TurtlThe facts
| StackEdit | Turtl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $3 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | stackedit.io | turtlapp.com |
| On note-taking apps | #3 of 216 | #1 of 216 |
StackEdit: what it does well
- Works offline and supports local files.
- Merges simultaneous edits by collaborators.
- Syncs with Google Drive, Dropbox, and GitHub.
- Exports Markdown, HTML, and PDF.
What to know first
- The product is described as an in-browser editor.
- Copyright information displayed covers 2013–2019.
- Its Markdown flavor is listed as custom.
Turtl: what it does well
- Supports five note types
- Spaces offer permissions from read-only to full ownership
- Works offline
- Full-profile import and export
- Open-source server can be self-hosted
What to know first
- Basic storage is 50MB
- Basic allows three collaborators per Space
- Email invitations can expose a Space if intercepted
- Turtl says it likely is not HIPAA compliant
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