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HedgeDoc alternatives with a Linux app

The HedgeDoc listing does not include a Linux app. 10 of the 86 other docs and wiki tools in this directory list a Linux app.

HedgeDoc is free to use. 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from HedgeDoc

  1. Etherpad

    Open-source real-time collaborative editor you host yourself

    • Etherpad is free. HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only Etherpad lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Etherpad also covers documents.
    • HedgeDoc also covers notes, Markdown, diagrams and presentations.
    Etherpad vs HedgeDocEtherpad pricing and details

  2. Trilium Notes

    Open-source hierarchical note-taking and personal knowledge base

    • Trilium Notes is free. HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Trilium Notes also covers wiki and web clipper.
    • HedgeDoc also covers Markdown, diagrams and presentations.
    Trilium Notes vs HedgeDocTrilium Notes pricing and details

  3. ONLYOFFICE

    Open-source office suite for documents, sheets, slides and PDFs

    • ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONLYOFFICE also covers documents and spreadsheets.
    • HedgeDoc also covers notes, Markdown and diagrams.
    ONLYOFFICE pricing and details

  4. Collabora Online

    Self-hosted, open-source office suite based on LibreOffice

    • Collabora Online starts at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users). HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only Collabora Online lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Collabora Online also covers documents and spreadsheets.
    • HedgeDoc also covers notes, Markdown and diagrams.
    Collabora Online pricing and details

  5. Gramax

    Open-source knowledge base that stores Markdown in Git

    • Gramax starts at $17 per editor / month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly) (Cloud Business). HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only Gramax lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Gramax also covers AI search and wiki.
    • HedgeDoc also covers notes and presentations.
    Gramax pricing and details

  6. Archbee

    Documentation platform for public and internal knowledge portals

    • Archbee starts at $80 per month, billed annually, with 5 team members (Growing). HedgeDoc is free.
    • HedgeDoc has a free plan. Archbee does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Archbee lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • HedgeDoc is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Archbee pricing and details

  7. Sphinx

    Documentation generator for Python projects and beyond

    • Sphinx is free. HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only Sphinx lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only HedgeDoc lists a web app.
    • HedgeDoc is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Sphinx pricing and details

  8. mdBook

    Command-line tool that builds books from Markdown

    • mdBook is free. HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only mdBook lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only HedgeDoc lists a web app.
    • HedgeDoc is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    mdBook pricing and details

  9. Nuclino

    Lightweight team wiki with docs, boards and whiteboards

    • Nuclino starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly ($8 billed monthly). HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only Nuclino lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • HedgeDoc is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nuclino also covers wiki, whiteboard, kanban boards and documents.
    Nuclino pricing and details

  10. Zoho Writer

    Free online word processor with AI and document automation

    • Zoho Writer starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). HedgeDoc is free.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists a browser extension.
    • HedgeDoc is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zoho Writer pricing and details

Common questions

Which HedgeDoc alternatives have a Linux app?

Etherpad, Trilium Notes, ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, Gramax, Archbee, Sphinx, mdBook and 2 more list a Linux app.

Does HedgeDoc have a Linux app?

The HedgeDoc listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Etherpad, Trilium Notes, ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, Gramax, Sphinx, mdBook, Nuclino and 1 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to HedgeDoc: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.