Novel vs Plate
Novel
novel.sh
Plate
platejs.orgSide by side
| Figure | Novel | Plate |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Rich Text Editor Software | 7.2 (#27) | 8.0 (#11) |
| License | The repository is licensed under Apache-2.0. | The platejs npm package is licensed under MIT. |
| Support | The repository suggests opening an issue to report a bug and contributing through pull requests. | The project directs users to GitHub and Discord for help and contributions. |
Plans
In their own words
Plate
Plate is a React framework for building rich-text editors, with a headless runtime, composable plugins, and optional UI components. Setup paths cover Plate UI, Next.js, React, React Server Components, Node.js, and manual installation. Its plugin ecosystem includes AI menus, copilot, comments, suggestions, blocks, code, tables, media, mentions, import and export, and collaboration. The AI package provides streaming menus and chat, AI-marked text, and API-route integration patterns. Yjs collaboration supports IndexedDB, Hocuspocus, WebRTC, awareness, remote cursors, and custom providers. Media features support images, video, audio, and files, including embeds, uploads, drag-and-drop, clipboard paste, URL embedding, and captions. The package is MIT-licensed. The Free plan is free; Personal is €299, paid once and Teams is €799, paid once. The provided UploadThing middleware is intended for local development; production use requires application session and permission checks.