CKEditor 5
7.3#3 in rich text editor softwareFrom $160 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Summernote
6.1#19 in rich text editor softwareWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | CKEditor 5 | Summernote |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official integrations are documented for Angular, React, Next.js, Nuxt, Vue, Salesforce, Svelte, Spring Boot, jQuery, SharePoint SPFx, and Drupal. | The documentation lists third-party integrations for Django, Rails, Angular, and React. |
| Product | CKEditor 5 is a TypeScript and JavaScript rich-text editing framework for building WYSIWYG editing experiences. | Summernote describes itself as a simple WYSIWYG editor for websites, built on Bootstrap. |
| Security | CKEditor 5 supports Content Security Policy, while its documentation recommends server-side sanitization because the editor is not a full XSS filter. | CodeView provides front-end XSS filtering options, and the documentation says server-side checks are still needed to prevent attacks thoroughly. |
| 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 site links to a community Discord and GitHub project. |
CKEditor 5 plans
- Essential$160 a month
- Professional$319 a month
- CustomPriced on request
- Free—
Summernote plans
No prices published.
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 Summernote if…
Summernote suits web developers who need a ready-to-use editor rather than building one from scratch. It fits projects using supported browsers, operating systems, and Bootstrap versions.