Mark Text vs Notea
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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Notea
Self-hosted note-taking app stored on S3
| Feature | Mark Text | Notea |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 59,781 | ★ 2,146 |
| First released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Typora | Notion, Evernote |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Mark Text or Notea better?
Mark Text is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Notea if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Mark Text and Notea free and open-source?
Yes. Mark Text is licensed under MIT and Notea under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mark Text and Notea with Docker?
Mark Text: check the project docs for container support. Notea: yes.