CrossLine vs MemPad
CrossLine
github.comMemPad
horstmuc.deSide by side
| Figure | CrossLine | MemPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Outliner Software | 8.6 (#5) | 7.6 (#22) |
| Organization | It organizes text into nodes arranged in parent–child topic and subtopic relationships, with outlines that can be collapsed or expanded. | Sibling nodes can be sorted ascending or descending, and the index structure can be modified with buttons, a context menu, or hotkeys. |
| Platforms | The project lists precompiled downloads for Windows x86 and x64, Linux x86 and x64, and Mac x64 and M1. | windows |
| Search | CrossLine is a full-text database with a built-in search engine. | It can search all pages or within a node, continue forward or backward, and replace text. |
| Support | The author directs users to the GitHub issue list or to email for support, issues, and feature requests. | Help is provided as a MemPad file in English, and the maker lists an email address for contact. |
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In their own words
CrossLine
CrossLine is a free, open-source outliner for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It arranges text as parent, child, and subtopic nodes that can be collapsed or expanded, and supports cross-links and Ted Nelson’s transclusion concept. CrossLine also works as a full-text database with a built-in search engine; Lucene can be added as an optional alternative when building the application. Navigation includes search, history, and back/forward controls, with backlinks supported. HTML and CLDX are listed export formats. Precompiled downloads cover Windows and Linux in x86 and x64 versions, plus Mac x64 and M1. The compressed executable can be unpacked and run without installation or special privileges. The README says the Windows build runs on Windows 7 without a separate Microsoft runtime. On Mac, startup requires the context menu’s open command. The project links to a demo repository, provides source-build instructions using LeanQt, and directs support questions to GitHub issues or email. Licenses listed are GPL-2.0 and GPL-3.0.