Markor Sync vs Turtl
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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Markor Sync
Plain-text and Markdown notes editor for synced folders
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Turtl
Encrypted note-taking and bookmarking for privacy
| Feature | Markor Sync | Turtl |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,953 | ★ 632 |
| First released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Google Keep, Evernote | Evernote, Google Keep |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Markor Sync or Turtl better?
Markor Sync is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Turtl if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Markor Sync and Turtl free and open-source?
Yes. Markor Sync is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Turtl under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Markor Sync and Turtl with Docker?
Markor Sync: check the project docs for container support. Turtl: check the project docs for container support.