Mark Text vs Note Mark
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted notes & knowledge base options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Mark Text
Real-time preview Markdown editor for the desktop
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Note Mark
Minimal web-based Markdown notes app
| Feature | Mark Text | Note Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 59,781 | ★ 760 |
| First released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Typora | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Mark Text if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 59.8k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Note Mark if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Mark Text or Note Mark better?
Mark Text is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Note Mark if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mark Text and Note Mark free and open-source?
Yes. Mark Text is licensed under MIT and Note Mark under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mark Text and Note Mark with Docker?
Mark Text: check the project docs for container support. Note Mark: yes.