Foam
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VisitFoam vs Turtl
What both publish
| Fact | Foam | Turtl |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Foam documents compatibility with Obsidian vaults and says users can open the same Markdown folder in VS Code with Foam installed. | The official feature and download pages describe Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions and Android sharing, but do not list other integrations. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Foam runs as a VS Code extension, and its installation guide says VS Code supports cross-platform use. | The download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions, and says iOS is coming soon. |
| Purpose | Foam is a personal knowledge management system built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub for organizing research, creating discoverable notes, and publishing knowledge. | Turtl describes itself as a secure, collaborative notebook for organizing bookmarks, passwords, files, and shopping lists. |
Foam plans
- FreeFree
Turtl plans
- Premium$3 a month
- Business$8 a month
- BasicFree
- Custom plansPriced on request
Pick Foam if…
Foam suits people who want to organize connected research notes in Markdown and work with them in Visual Studio Code. It may also fit users who want offline access, collaboration, or publishing options for a workspace.
Pick Turtl if…
Turtl may suit people who want to organize and share notes, bookmarks, passwords, and files, including those who want offline access or self-hosting. Its shared Spaces offer adjustable collaborator permissions.