Gingko Writer vs Legend
Gingko Writer
gingkowriter.com
Legend
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| Figure | Gingko Writer | Legend |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.75/mo | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Outliner Software | 8.3 (#10) | 8.3 (#11) |
| Spec score · Outlining Software | 8.4 (#9) | 8.5 (#6) |
| Encryption | Connections to gingkowriter.com are encrypted, but data stored on the server is not encrypted. | The privacy policy says item data is encrypted client-side before syncing to Firebase and describes optional user-password and document-password encryption. |
| Organization | Gingko combines writing and organizing so users can rearrange ideas while drafting. | Users can create Boards with multiple Panes for different work areas and switch between contexts. |
| Purpose | Gingko Writer is tree-based writing software for organizing and drafting complex documents. | Legend brings documents, notes, to-do lists, email, files, outlines, and projects into one productivity interface. |
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In their own words
Gingko Writer
Gingko Writer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Legend
Legend brings notes, documents, tasks, email, files, outlines, and projects into one productivity interface. Users organize work in Boards made up of Panes, which provide separate work areas and context switching. Panes can show Outline, grouped, List, or Calendar views, and filters can use prefixes, item contents, words, or tags. Writing features include Markdown, formatting hotkeys, backlinks, and mirrors that connect notes with tasks. The Agenda view sorts tasks by priority and date. Legend says it syncs in real time across devices and collaborators, works offline, and resolves changes after devices reconnect. Its privacy policy describes client-side encryption before item data syncs to Firebase, with optional password encryption. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 10 Panes, one plugin sync account, and unlimited documents and items. Basic costs $5 a month billed annually; Pro costs $9 a month billed annually. The Browser Pane is not available in the mobile app, though saved links can open in a browser.