Quiver vs Turtl
Quiver
yliansoft.comTurtl
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| Figure | Quiver | Turtl |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $3/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Note-taking apps | 7.6 (#161) | 9.3 (#8) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Quiver stores notes in a documented plain JSON format that users can integrate with other tools using scripts; common scripts are provided on its documentation site. | The official feature and download pages describe Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions and Android sharing, but do not list other integrations. |
| Maker | The maker’s imprint identifies Yaogang Lian Software and gives its address as Pappelallee 78/79, Berlin 10437, Germany. | Turtl states that the project is owned and operated by Lyon Bros LLC. |
| Markdown | Markdown supports inline formatting and custom CSS, with a live preview as you type. | Turtl supports Markdown formatting and TeX mathematical expressions in notes. |
| Note sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS | The download page lists Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions, and says iOS is coming soon. |
| Support | The maker lists [email protected] as the contact for questions or suggestions about the Quiver privacy policy. | Basic and Premium include community support, while Business includes dedicated support; the contact page directs users to the Turtl Community for questions and help. |
| What it does | Quiver is a notebook built for programmers that combines text, code, Markdown and LaTeX in one note. | Turtl is a private collaborative notebook for organizing notes, bookmarks, passwords, files, images and documents. |
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In their own words
Turtl
Turtl is a collaborative notebook for organizing bookmarks, passwords, files, shopping lists, and other notes. It supports text, bookmark, password, image, and document notes, with full-text search, tag filtering, Markdown, and TeX math rendering. Users can create Spaces, choose collaborators, and set permissions from read-only access through full ownership. Turtl says data is encrypted in the app before leaving the device, using keys derived from the user's email and password. Shared items get separate random keys, so recipients can unlock only the item shared with them. The service warns that an intercepted email invitation could expose a shared Space if its secret is not communicated separately. Users can import or export their full profile for backup or migration, and can install the open-source server to host their own data. Listed platforms include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with Chrome and Firefox bookmarking extensions; offline access is supported. Premium costs $3/mo and includes 10GB note data and 10 collaborators per Space; Business costs $8/mo and includes 50GB and dedicated support.