CKEditor 5
7.3#3 in rich text editor softwareFrom $160 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCKEditor 5 vs Plate
What both publish
| Fact | CKEditor 5 | Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Collaboration features include comments, track changes, restricted editing, and revision history. | Yjs collaboration supports IndexedDB, Hocuspocus, WebRTC, awareness, remote cursors, and custom providers. |
| Support | The Free plan includes community support, paid standard plans specify two or four support requests per month, and Custom includes enterprise support with unlimited requests. | The project directs users to GitHub and Discord for help and contributions. |
CKEditor 5 plans
- Essential$160 a month
- Professional$319 a month
- CustomPriced on request
- Free—
Plate plans
- FreeFree
- Personal€299, paid once
- Teams€799, paid once
Pick CKEditor 5 if…
CKEditor 5 suits developers building rich-text editing into applications and teams that need collaboration or document conversion. It also offers a GPL self-hosted option for users able to meet GPL requirements.
Pick Plate if…
Plate suits developers building rich-text editors in React and related environments. It is especially relevant for projects needing plugins, media handling, collaboration, or AI features.