Tomboy NG
6.5#161 in note-taking appsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitTomboy NG vs Turtl
What both publish
| Fact | Tomboy NG | Turtl |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | GitHub,Google Drive,Dropbox,SMB shares,SSH/sshfs | The official feature and download pages describe Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions and Android sharing, but do not list other integrations. |
| License | The GitHub repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. | The desktop, core and browser-extension repositories identify the GNU GPL version 3 license, while the server repository uses AGPL-3.0. |
| Maker | The README credits David Bannon and gives an email address, but the pages reviewed do not state his headquarters or founding date. | Turtl states that the project is owned and operated by Lyon Bros LLC. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Offline access | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | tomboy-ng is a note-taking app that runs on Linux, Windows and macOS. | Turtl describes itself as a secure, collaborative notebook for organizing bookmarks, passwords, files, and shopping lists. |
| Security | The GitHub access token is stored in the app configuration with only minimal obfuscation, and the maker warns that someone with unfettered computer access could retrieve it. | Turtl says it encrypts data in the app before it leaves the device, using keys derived from the user's email and password. |
Tomboy NG plans
- tomboy-ngFree
Turtl plans
- Premium$3 a month
- Business$8 a month
- BasicFree
- Custom plansPriced on request
Pick Tomboy NG 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.