Plainpad
6.8#134 in note-taking appsFrom €20 a yearFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitPlainpad vs Turtl
What both publish
| Fact | Plainpad | Turtl |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Users can opt in to per-user database encryption so note titles and content are encrypted before storage and remain unreadable without the passphrase. | Turtl encrypts data on the client before transmission, so stored server data remains unreadable without users' keys. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | A built-in REST API supports automation and custom integrations; the maker also offers custom integration work. | The official feature and download pages describe Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions and Android sharing, but do not list other integrations. |
| License | Plainpad is licensed under GPL-3.0 for personal or commercial use, with no user limits or fees for the software. | The desktop, core and browser-extension repositories identify the GNU GPL version 3 license, while the server repository uses AGPL-3.0. |
| Offline access | No | Yes |
Plainpad plans
- FreeFree
- Plainpad (self-hosted)Free
- Managed Hosting€20 a year
- White Label — Regular€50, paid once
- Technical Support€60, paid once
- White Label — Extended€500, paid once
Turtl plans
- Premium$3 a month
- Business$8 a month
- BasicFree
- Custom plansPriced on request
Pick Plainpad 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.