StackEdit
Focus: editor and writing. Shares markdown and open source with HedgeDoc. Rated 4.4 (HedgeDoc: 4.5).
Web AppFreeWeb
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HedgeDoc
A self-hosted, open-source Markdown editor for writing notes together in real time.
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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
- Real-time Markdown collaboration
- Slides and diagrams built in
- Runs on modest hardware
Cons
- Regular use needs your own server
- The public demo is not meant for important notes
Who should use HedgeDoc
Teams and clubs that want a shared Markdown notepad on infrastructure they control.
Who may not need it
People who want a hosted editor with no setup at all.
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