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NotePlan vs Ulysses

Side-by-side comparison of two indie startups from the Startup Spotlight directory.

Option A
NotePlan

NotePlan

Productivity

Markdown-based daily planner for Mac and iOS.

NotePlan combines a calendar, task list, and Markdown notes in one app — built by a solo developer, beloved by GTD enthusiasts.

Founder
Eduard Metzger
Founded
2018
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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Option B
Ulysses

Ulysses

Productivity

The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

Ulysses is a Markdown-first writing app trusted by long-form writers, novelists, and bloggers — built by a small German team.

Founder
Max Seelemann
Founded
2003
Team
11-50
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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