Open Notebook
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VisitOpen Notebook vs Turtl
What both publish
| Fact | Open Notebook | Turtl |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The project provides a REST API for programmatic access and custom integrations. | The official feature and download pages describe Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions and Android sharing, but do not list other integrations. |
| License | The site states that Open Notebook is released under the MIT License. | The desktop, core and browser-extension repositories identify the GNU GPL version 3 license, while the server repository uses AGPL-3.0. |
| Purpose | Open Notebook is a self-hosted AI research assistant for adding documents, web pages, audio and video, chatting with AI about them, taking notes, and creating podcasts. | Turtl describes itself as a secure, collaborative notebook for organizing bookmarks, passwords, files, and shopping lists. |
Open Notebook plans
- Open NotebookFree
Turtl plans
- Premium$3 a month
- Business$8 a month
- BasicFree
- Custom plansPriced on request
Pick Open Notebook if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.