Option A
Pretzel
Productivity
A modern, end-to-end-encrypted email client.
Pretzel is a privacy-first email and calendar client for power users — built by a small indie team.
- Founded
- 2023
- Team
- 1-10
- Listing
- Free (nofollow)
- Listed
- May 2026
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Pretzel vs NotePlan
Side-by-side comparison of two indie startups from the Startup Spotlight directory.
Option B
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