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HedgeDoc (formerly HackMD) is a collaborative Markdown editor that you can self-host. It's great for teams that want full control over their data. But if you don't want to manage a server, and you just need quick, no-login collaborative editing, Keynou Clipboard is the simpler choice. No hosting, no Markdown syntax to learn, no setup.
| Feature | Keynou Clipboard | HedgeDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Hosted - just use it | Self-hosted (or use HedgeDoc Cloud) |
| Account Required | No | Optional (for persistence) |
| Real-Time Collaboration | Yes - live cursors | Yes - live cursors |
| Markdown Support | No - plain text | Yes - full Markdown with preview |
| Storage | None - ephemeral | Stored on your server |
| Setup | None - open and use | Deploy server, configure, maintain |
| Privacy | No data stored | Data on your server (full control) |
| Cost | Free | Free (self-hosted) or paid (cloud) |
| Self-Hosting | No | Yes - full data sovereignty |
| Export | Copy to clipboard | Markdown, HTML, PDF, ODT |
Keynou Clipboard is hosted and ready to use. HedgeDoc requires you to deploy and maintain a server (or pay for their cloud). For quick collaboration, hosted is simpler.
HedgeDoc supports Markdown with live preview. Keynou Clipboard is plain text. If your team writes in Markdown, HedgeDoc is better. If you just need to type together, Keynou Clipboard is simpler.
HedgeDoc gives you full control over your data since it's on your server. Keynou Clipboard stores nothing, so there's no data to control - but also no persistence.
Keynou Clipboard: share a link, anyone can join. HedgeDoc: depending on your config, users may need accounts or the server needs to be accessible to external collaborators.
Use Keynou Clipboard when you want zero setup and zero maintenance. No server to deploy, no Markdown to learn, no accounts to manage. Just open the editor, share the link, and collaborate. Perfect for quick sessions where you don't need persistence or Markdown formatting.
Use HedgeDoc when you need self-hosted data sovereignty, Markdown support with live preview, and persistent document storage. It's the right choice for teams that want full control over their data and are comfortable managing a server.
Keynou Clipboard is a hosted service. If you need self-hosting for data sovereignty reasons, HedgeDoc is the better choice. If you want zero maintenance, Keynou Clipboard is simpler.
No. Keynou Clipboard is a plain text editor. This keeps it simple and universal. If you need Markdown with live preview, HedgeDoc or HackMD are better options.
Yes. No accounts, no ads, no premium tier, no usage limits. Up to 10 people can collaborate in a single session.
Both are private in different ways. HedgeDoc gives you data sovereignty - your data is on your server. Keynou Clipboard stores nothing - your data is deleted when the session ends. For ephemeral content, Keynou Clipboard is more private by design.
Open the editor and see the difference. No signup required.
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