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Markor alternatives

Markor compared with 7 alternatives: GitJournal, Orgzly Revived, Obsidian, Joplin, Quillpad and 2 more.

Markor is free to use. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
MarkorThis toolFreeFreeAndroid
GitJournalFree plan · from $1.99/moYesiOS, Android
Orgzly RevivedFreeFreeAndroid
ObsidianFree plan · from $4/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
JoplinFree plan · from €2.40/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
QuillpadFreeFreeAndroid
Fossify NotesFreeFreeAndroid
Zettel NotesFree plan · from $0.99 one-timeYesAndroid

How each one differs from Markor

  1. GitJournal

    Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository

    • GitJournal starts at $1.99 per month in installments, or $31.99 one-time (US App Store minimums). Markor is free.
    • Only GitJournal lists an iOS app.
    • GitJournal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • GitJournal also covers linked notes and daily notes.
    • Markor also covers tasks.

    Suits: Developers who already keep notes in a Git repository

    GitJournal vs MarkorGitJournal pricing and details

  2. Orgzly Revived

    Org mode outliner for notes and to-do lists on Android

    • Orgzly Revived is free. Markor is free.
    • Markor also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Emacs Org mode users who want their files on an Android phone

    Orgzly Revived vs MarkorOrgzly Revived pricing and details

  3. Obsidian

    Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device

    • Obsidian starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually (Sync Standard add-on). Markor is free.
    • Only Obsidian lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
    • Obsidian is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Markor is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want their notes as plain Markdown files they control

    Obsidian vs MarkorObsidian pricing and details

  4. Joplin

    Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose

    • Joplin starts at 2.40€ per month, billed yearly at 28.69€ (Joplin Cloud Basic). Markor is free.
    • Only Joplin lists a web app.
    • Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
    • Joplin is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who want open source notes synced through their own storage

    Joplin vs MarkorJoplin pricing and details

  5. Quillpad

    Open-source Android notes app with Markdown and task lists

    • Quillpad is free. Markor is free.

    Suits: Android users who want a free notes app with no ads

    Quillpad vs MarkorQuillpad pricing and details

  6. Fossify Notes

    Open-source Android notes and checklists with no account

    • Fossify Notes is free. Markor is free.
    • Markor also covers Markdown.

    Suits: Android users who want a notes app that never goes online

    Fossify Notes vs MarkorFossify Notes pricing and details

  7. Zettel Notes

    Android Markdown note app built around the Zettelkasten method

    • Zettel Notes starts at $0.99 one-time for the cheapest paid plugin; most are $2.99 to $5.99. Markor is free.
    • Markor is open source, according to its own site.
    • Zettel Notes also covers linked notes, web clipper and templates.
    • Markor also covers tasks.

    Suits: Android users who keep notes as Markdown files in their own folders

    Zettel Notes vs MarkorZettel Notes pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Markor

  • Android only: the README describes Markor as a text editor for Android and lists no iOS, desktop or web version.
  • There is no built-in sync. The README says Markor will stay an offline app and that a separate sync client has to move the files.
  • Encryption covers a file's text only, not pictures or attachments, and needs Android Marshmallow or newer.
  • Org-Mode support is limited to syntax highlighting and editing buttons; there is no rendered view for it.
Markor pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Markor?

The alternatives to Markor in this directory are GitJournal, Orgzly Revived, Obsidian, Joplin, Quillpad, Fossify Notes and Zettel Notes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Markor.

Is there a free alternative to Markor?

Yes. Orgzly Revived, Quillpad and Fossify Notes are free to use. GitJournal, Obsidian, Joplin and Zettel Notes have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Markor alternatives work on Windows?

The Markor listing does not include a Windows app. Obsidian and Joplin list one.

Which Markor alternatives work on macOS?

The Markor listing does not include a macOS app. Obsidian and Joplin list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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