The number of stars on the primary github (or other) source code repository.
The number of contributors that have contributed to the project.
The date of the last git commit to the project.
The primary language used in the repository's source code.
The software license listed on the code repository.
In which year was the first public release (not just a commit, but a release)
Is the project completely and forever 'Free', or does it have a subscription plan or support model
Framework with which the editor was built
| Name | Initial release | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Flutter (created by Google) | 2017 | 171k |
| Blocksuite | 2022 | 5.1k |
| ProseMirror (e.g Atlassian) | 2016 | 8.2k |
| Tiptap (has commercial plans) | 2022 | 31.4k |
Does the project provide a demo instance
Is an instance accessible via browser
Key shortcut to open formatting options and features. Much easier than a keyboard shortcut for each individual feature
Can you move pages around in the page tree via drag and drop
Table with functionality such as count, sum, etc...
Sometimes called table view, grid, database
Show all tasks assigned to a particular user. Example from Confluence
Allows to @-mention such that the mentioned team member gets notified via email
Allows to @-mention a group such that all members of the group get notified via email
Many of the services can also be included via an embed link which forwards you onto the 3rd party site. However, for content rendering on the page, a particular service must be explicitly supported
draw.io was the original name of the web-based diagramming software. In 2020, it was renamed to diagrams.net, but the original name draw.io is still used sometimes
Model Context Protocol: Standard designed to let AI tools communicate with external data sources. Here's a list of example clients that support MCP integrations
Ask a question (e.g. "list all tasks", "summarize this page")
Generate or edit content with AI
If the mobile app doesn't have Internet connection, the app is still usable. New pages can be still added and existing pages can be read and edited
Can you paste an image in your clipboard to a