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Notion vs HedgeDoc: catalog facts
NotionHedgeDoc
Freemium

Free tier for individuals; paid plans add team features and higher limits.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Highly flexible structure covers notes, databases, and project boards in one app
  • Real-time collaboration for team use
  • Real-time collaborative editing with a live Markdown preview
  • Presentation mode turns a note into slides without export
  • Flexibility comes with a learning curve to set up well
  • Can feel heavier and slower than single-purpose notes apps
  • Version 2 has been in development for a long time while 1.x is what most people run
Downloadable app, Web application Self-hosted, Web application
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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