The Markor Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Markor in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Markor
The Insider’s Guide
Offline Android text editor for Markdown notes and todo.txt
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among note-taking apps, read from Markor’s own pages.
Made by Gregor Santner · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Markor’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Markor’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade
Markor is a free, open-source text editor for Android that keeps notes and to-do lists as plain-text files in a folder you choose. It highlights and previews Markdown, todo.txt, Zim wiki, AsciiDoc and several other formats, and can convert documents to HTML or PDF. The app works without an internet connection and has no sync of its own, so the files are kept in step by a separate sync app such as Syncthing.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Markor, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Install it and start typing into QuickNote: no account, nothing to configure.
- 1
Best for plain-text notes and todo.txt on Android
Markor is a free text editor for Android that keeps your notes and to-dos as ordinary files in a folder you pick, with highlighting and buttons for Markdown, todo.txt, Zim wiki and other formats.
- 2
It is free
Markor has no paid plan at all. The whole app is free, with no ads. The code is licensed under Apache 2.0 and the README describes it as openly developed free software.
- 3
It runs on Android
Android.
- 4
Plain-text files in many formats
Markdown, todo.txt, Zim wiki text, AsciiDoc, Org-Mode, CSV and plain text get syntax highlighting and format-specific buttons, and the files open in any other text editor.
- 5
Notebook, QuickNote and To-Do
Notebook is the root folder for documents and can sit anywhere on the file system. QuickNote is a single Markdown file for fast capture and To-Do is a todo.txt file.
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todo.txt task lists
Each line is a task, with @contexts and +projects for grouping. Finished tasks are marked with an x and can be moved to a separate done file.
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A 2.8 GPA, above 72 of 147
That is against the other note-taking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Markor is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Markor at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Android
- Made by
- Gregor Santner
- Category
- Note-Taking Apps
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for plain-text notes and todo.txt on Android
Markor is a free text editor for Android that keeps your notes and to-dos as ordinary files in a folder you pick, with highlighting and buttons for Markdown, todo.txt, Zim wiki and other formats. It stops at the edge of your phone, though: it's Android only, it won't sync anything by itself, its encryption skips pictures and attachments, and Org-Mode files get no rendered view.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free, open source under Apache 2.0, and no ads. There's no paid version at all, in a category whose middle plan is $6 a month. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole app is free from F-Droid, GitHub or Google Play, with nothing held back and nothing nagging you, because there's nothing to upgrade to. |
| Features | C | Highlighting and buttons for Markdown, todo.txt, Zim wiki, AsciiDoc, Org-Mode and CSV, a preview, export to HTML or PDF and AES256 file encryption. The listing names its gaps: no sync of its own by design, encryption that skips pictures and attachments, and Org-Mode with no rendered view. |
| Ease of use | B | Install it and start typing into QuickNote: no account, nothing to configure. No store rating is on record to go by. Getting the files onto another device is the fiddly bit, since that takes a separate sync app. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Android and only Android. The README lists no iOS, desktop or web version. The files do open in any text editor elsewhere, if you move them yourself with Syncthing, Nextcloud or Dropbox. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Markor is for
- Fits if you keep notes as Markdown or plain text and want an editor for them on Android
- Works for people who already run Syncthing or Nextcloud and keep their tasks in todo.txt
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you have an iPhone or want a desktop version, as it's Android only
- Not for you if you want sync that just works, because Markor stays offline and leaves that to another app
- Too light for encrypting everything, since only a file's text is covered, not pictures or attachments
- Watch out: Org-Mode gets highlighting and buttons only, with no rendered view, and encryption needs Android Marshmallow or newer
Good to know
Good for
- Android users who keep notes as Markdown or plain-text files
- People who already use the todo.txt format for tasks
- Pairing with Syncthing, Nextcloud or Dropbox to reach the same files elsewhere
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Markor is free to use.
Markor
$0
The full app from F-Droid, the GitHub releases page or Google Play. The project recommends F-Droid for installing and updating.
The free plan
The whole app is free, with no ads. The code is licensed under Apache 2.0 and the README describes it as openly developed free software.
Read from github.com on Oct 9, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Android
Offline Android text editor for Markdown notes and todo.txt. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, works offline, local-first, notes, Markdown, tasks.
The README lists no iOS, desktop or web version.
- Plain-text files in many formats
- Markdown, todo.txt, Zim wiki text, AsciiDoc, Org-Mode, CSV and plain text get syntax highlighting and format-specific buttons, and the files open in any other text editor.
- Notebook, QuickNote and To-Do
- Notebook is the root folder for documents and can sit anywhere on the file system. QuickNote is a single Markdown file for fast capture and To-Do is a todo.txt file.
- todo.txt task lists
- Each line is a task, with @contexts and +projects for grouping. Finished tasks are marked with an x and can be moved to a separate done file.
- Preview and export to HTML or PDF
- Documents can be previewed, converted and shared as HTML or PDF. Markdown follows the CommonMark specification, with optional math rendering through KaTeX.
- Share Into
- Text and links shared from other apps can be appended to QuickNote, To-Do or a recent file, or saved to a new one, with URL tracking parameters removed.
- File encryption
- Text files can be encrypted with AES256 under a password set in the settings. The companion jpencconverter tool decrypts the same files on a desktop.
Where it runs
- Android
What it works with
- Syncthing
- Nextcloud
- Dropbox
Markor is made by Gregor Santner.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
72/147
Other note-taking apps it is graded above
Markor's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 34.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 100 of 147) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Markor has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 148 note-taking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Markor’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 62 of 147
- AFree plan and trialAbove 100 of 147
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 147
- BEase of useAbove 47 of 147
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 147
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 103 note-taking apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Markor is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Markor is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
What you could make
- Markdown, notes and tasks: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A real app for Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Markor’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
GitJournal, Orgzly Revived, Obsidian, Joplin and Quillpad
The 5 tools Markor is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.4GPA
GitJournal
Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Mobile Markdown notes app that syncs through any Git repository.
- Only GitJournal lists an iOS app.
- GitJournal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Markor also covers tasks.
- 2.6GPA
Orgzly Revived
Free
Org mode outliner for notes and to-do lists on Android.
- Markor also covers Markdown.
- 3.6GPA
Obsidian
Free plan · from $4/mo
Markdown note-taking app that keeps your files on your device.
- Only Obsidian lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Obsidian lists a browser extension.
- Markor is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.6GPA
Joplin
Free plan · from €2.40/mo
Open source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose.
- Only Joplin lists a web app.
- Only Joplin lists Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
- Only Joplin lists a browser extension.
- 2.8GPA
Quillpad
Free
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Markor free?
Yes. Markor is free to use.
How much does Markor cost?
Markor lists one plan. Markor: $0.
What platforms does Markor work on?
Markor is available on Android.
Does Markor have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Markor is listed for Android.
Does Markor have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Markor is listed for Android.
Is Markor open source?
Yes. Markor is open source, according to its own site.
Does Markor work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Markor integrate with?
Markor's listing names Syncthing, Nextcloud and Dropbox. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Markor?
Markor is made by Gregor Santner.
What are the alternatives to Markor?
The closest alternatives to Markor in our directory are GitJournal, Orgzly Revived, Obsidian, Joplin and Quillpad.
How does Markor compare with other note-taking apps?
Markor's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 34.
Is Markor good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Markor A for value for money. Markor has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Markor?
Markor is free, so making your own would save you nothing. What you could not make: A real app for Android.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Markor’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Markor's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-02-20.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Gregor Santner. Prices change, so check github.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Markor, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/markor
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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- Note-Taking Apps Insider's GuideEvery one of the 148 note-taking apps we grade, compared
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- Joplin Insider's GuideOpen source Markdown notes with sync through a service you choose3.6 GPA
Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Markor’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Markor is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Gregor Santner. Prices and plans change: check github.com before you buy.