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HedgeDoc

A self-hosted, open-source Markdown editor for writing notes together in real time.

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  • Rating

    4.5 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Advanced

  • Works on

    Web

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What is HedgeDoc?

HedgeDoc (formerly CodiMD) is a free, open-source collaborative Markdown editor that runs in the browser. Share a link to edit the same note together in real time, with diagrams, revision history, simple permissions and a slide presentation mode. You host it on your own server, and a public demo lets you try it first.

Pros: what HedgeDoc does well

  • Real-time Markdown collaboration
  • Slides and diagrams built in
  • Runs on modest hardware

Cons: where it falls short

  • Regular use needs your own server
  • The public demo is not meant for important notes

Who HedgeDoc is for

Teams and clubs that want a shared Markdown notepad on infrastructure they control.

Who can skip it

People who want a hosted editor with no setup at all.

HedgeDoc alternatives

Not sold on HedgeDoc? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

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Etherpad

Focus: real-time. Shares collaborative editing and self-hosted with HedgeDoc. Rated 4.4 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit

StackEdit

Focus: editor and writing. Shares markdown and open source with HedgeDoc. Rated 4.4 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit

DokuWiki

Focus: wiki, documentation and knowledge base. Shares self-hosted and open source with HedgeDoc. Rated 4.3 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.3Visit

Docusaurus

Focus: documentation and static site. Shares markdown and open source with HedgeDoc. A framework, not a web app. Rated 4.7 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

FrameworkFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit

Memos

Focus: quick notes, journaling and github. Shares markdown and self-hosted with HedgeDoc. Rated 4.7 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit

Craft

Focus: documents, beautiful and apple. Also in Note-Taking and Writing, like HedgeDoc. Freemium (HedgeDoc: Free). Adds macOS, iOS and Windows. Rated 4.6 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

Web AppFree planmacOS, iOS
4.6Visit

Free alternatives to HedgeDoc

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

MarkText

Focus: editor and writing. Shares markdown and open source with HedgeDoc. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.5 rating.

Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
4.5Visit

Dillinger

Focus: editor, live preview and export. Shares markdown with HedgeDoc. Rated 4.4 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit

Rentry

Focus: pastebin, sharing and notes. Shares markdown with HedgeDoc. Rated 4.4 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb
4.4Visit

Docmost

Focus: wiki, documentation and confluence alternative. Shares self-hosted and open source with HedgeDoc. Rated 4.7 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).

Web AppFreeWeb, Cross-Platform
4.7Visit
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