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Plainpad vs HamsterBase

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Plainpad compared with HamsterBase
DetailPlainpad logo Plainpad HamsterBase
What it doesOpen Source Self-Hosted Note-Taking App Save for later, read forever
StageEstablished MVP
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingFree and open source forever. Optional managed hosting at €20/month billed annually, white label licensing from €50 one-time, technical support sessions at €60 each, and custom development and data migration available on quote. Free during beta period. Basic Plan $44.99 one-time, includes one year of premium features with optional $14.99 yearly renewal. Believer Plan $60.00 one-time with lifetime premium features updates.
Key features
  • Self-hosted deployment with full data control
  • Database encryption per user
  • Markdown support with live preview
  • Multi-user support with admin and user roles
  • REST API for integrations
  • Instant search by title and content
  • Responsive design for desktop, tablet, and phone
  • Auto-save as you write
  • Progressive Web App with offline support
  • Admin panel for updates and migrations
  • Annotation and note-taking on web pages
  • P2P Sync across devices
  • Full-text search of saved pages
  • Keyboard shortcuts for all functions
  • Customizable views with filters and operators
  • Local data storage without servers
  • Integration with Logseq, Obsidian, Notion, Siyuan
  • Browser extension for web saving
What makes it different
  • 100% free and open source forever with GPL-3.0 license
  • GDPR compliant with full data residency control
  • Lightweight with minimal server requirements
  • Zero data collection with no analytics or tracking
  • No subscription or recurring fees, one-time purchase with lifetime updates
  • Zero data collection and privacy-first design
  • Local-first architecture independent of servers
  • P2P synchronization breaks device limitations
  • No vendor lock-in through seamless API integration
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 no change since last check21 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2420
Citation Flow (Majestic)2429
Referring domains (Majestic)62205

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