# Macro Docs: Free Open Source Alternative to Coda, Logseq, Obsidian

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/macro-docs
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Macro Docs (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Coda, Logseq, Obsidian, Superhuman Docs. Collaborative markdown documents with real-time CRDT editing, AI agent cursors, mention linking, and built-in properties tied to your tasks, channels, and email.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Macro Docs
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://macro.com/documents/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/macro-inc/macro
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 6.2k
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/macro-inc/macro or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Macro Docs saves up to $40/mo ($480/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Coda](https://caniforkit.com/coda) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Coda vs Macro Docs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/coda-vs-macro-docs) |
| [Logseq](https://caniforkit.com/logseq) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Logseq vs Macro Docs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/logseq-vs-macro-docs) |
| [Obsidian](https://caniforkit.com/obsidian) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Obsidian vs Macro Docs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/obsidian-vs-macro-docs) |
| [Superhuman Docs](https://caniforkit.com/superhuman-docs) | [notes & knowledge](https://caniforkit.com/category/notes-knowledge) | $10/mo | [Compare Superhuman Docs vs Macro Docs](https://caniforkit.com/vs/superhuman-docs-vs-macro-docs) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Macro Docs free and open source?
Macro Docs is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Collaborative markdown documents with real-time CRDT editing, AI agent cursors, mention linking, and built-in properties tied to your tasks, channels, and email.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Macro Docs?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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