HedgeDoc vs Mnemo

Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

HedgeDoc

AGPL-3.0

Real-time collaborative markdown note editor you can self-host — write together with rich formatting and seamless sharing.

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Mnemo

Apache-2.0

Mnemo is a free, open-source desktop study app combining block-based notes, FSRS flashcards, and mind maps with no accounts or tracking.

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Side-by-side comparison

	HedgeDoc	Mnemo
License	AGPL-3.0	Apache-2.0
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	7,468	95
Forks	605	9
Open Issues	276	7
Last Commit	Oct 8, 2026	Oct 9, 2026
First Released	Mar 27, 2019	Jul 30, 2025
Categories	Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools	Study & Flashcard Tools Note Taking & Knowledge Management Tools Mind Mapping
Tags	#markdown #collaboration #note taking	#flashcards #spaced-repetition #notes #knowledge-management #local-first

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