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Also covers docker and self hosted · open source
Collaborate on code in the browser with Rustpad, a self-hosted editor that does not require a database.
Alternatives
The Best HedgeDoc Alternatives in 2026
7 alternatives1 free · 4 open source
Looking for something like HedgeDoc? Here are 7 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 1 are free or have a free plan and 4 are open source.
Collaborate on Markdown notes, diagrams, and presentations with HedgeDoc, a web editor that can be self-hosted.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionRustpadCollaborate on code in the browser with Rustpad, a…Free or freemium optionHeimerCreate mind maps, diagrams, and notes with Heimer, a…Another optionTasksTasks.md is a self-hosted task board based on Markdown…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rustpad | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Tasks | — | Yes | Web |
| 3 | Markdown Viewer | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | MTEB Leaderboard | — | Not stated | Web |
| 5 | Vikunja | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Web | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Heimer | Free | Yes | Linux, Windows |
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Also covers docker and self hosted · open source
Tasks.md is a self-hosted task board based on Markdown files, with cards, lanes, and tags.
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Also covers docker · open source
This Markdown editor provides live preview, diagrams, LaTeX, syntax highlighting, PDF export, and multi-tab support.
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MTEB Leaderboard
huggingface.co/spaces/mteb/leaderboardAlso covers docker · same kind of website
The MTEB leaderboard compares embedding models across tasks such as retrieval and language evaluation, with scores filterable by task or category.
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Vikunja
vikunja.ioSame kind of website
Vikunja is open-source task management with lists, Kanban boards, and Gantt charts, available to self-host or use as a hosted service.
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Web
markdownviewer.pages.devSame kind of website
Edit Markdown in the browser with a live GFM preview, diagrams, export, and sharing options, without logging in.
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Open source · free
Create mind maps, diagrams, and notes with Heimer, a desktop tool targeting Linux and Windows.
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What is the best alternative to HedgeDoc?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to HedgeDoc are Rustpad, Tasks, and Markdown Viewer.
Is there a free alternative to HedgeDoc?
Yes. Heimer is free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to HedgeDoc?
Yes: Rustpad, Tasks, Markdown Viewer, and Heimer.
Alternatives are suggested from the purpose and features described in our listings. Different pages for the same product appear once. Read each description to check whether it fits your task. How we choose alternatives · Suggest an alternative