# HedgeDoc vs SilverBullet — Fit & Features

Canonical: https://trutool.co/compare/hedgedoc-vs-silverbullet
Author: Sandeep (https://trutool.co/authors/sandeep)

Compare HedgeDoc and SilverBullet by use case, features, limitations, and evaluation questions.

## Compare fit, features, and limitations

### HedgeDoc
HedgeDoc (formerly known as CodiMD) is an open-source, web-based, self-hosted, collaborative markdown editor.
Best fit: People and teams evaluating documentation & knowledge bases for a specific workflow.
- Editing
Before you choose: Test a representative task, inspect outputs, and confirm integrations, permissions, data handling, licensing, and current costs.
Pricing: https://hedgedoc.org
- [Read HedgeDoc profile](https://trutool.co/tools/hedgedoc): Read HedgeDoc profile

### SilverBullet
Start with a folder of markdown notes on your local machine. Grow it into your team’s shared memory, or your product’s public docs. Same tool, same files, fully under your control.
Best fit: People and teams evaluating documentation & knowledge bases for a specific workflow.
- Core product workflow
Before you choose: Test a representative task, inspect outputs, and confirm integrations, permissions, data handling, licensing, and current costs.
Pricing: https://silverbullet.md/pricing
- [Read SilverBullet profile](https://trutool.co/tools/silverbullet): Read SilverBullet profile