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acreom vs Helpello

Personal knowledge base for developers, not embeddable website widgets.

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What it is
acreom:acreom is an open-source markdown-based personal knowledge base that links notes, tasks, and dev issues in one place.
Helpello:Helpello lets you create a Notion-like knowledge base, FAQ or docs and embed it on any website as a chat-style widget.
Best for
acreom:Markdown-driven dev workflow hub
Helpello:Embedded knowledge base & FAQ widget
Who it’s for
acreom:software engineers who want a fast, offline-first second brain with integrated issue tracking.
Helpello:Product, support and dev teams that need self-service docs on their site.
Pricing
acreom:Freemium
Helpello:Freemium
Plans
acreom:Personal (Free) $0 · Pro $6.75 / month per month
Helpello:Free $0/month · Basic $15/month per month · Plus $25/month per month · Business $45/month per month
Open source
acreom:Yes, 478 GitHub stars
Helpello:—
Works with
acreom:Jira, GitHub, Linear, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, .ics
Helpello:Tawk.to
DevHunt upvotes
acreom:22
Helpello:0
Launched on DevHunt
acreom:Feb 2024
Helpello:Jan 2024

acreom features

  • Local markdown storage. All notes and tasks are saved as local .md files for full data ownership.
  • End-to-end encrypted sync. Syncs across devices with AES-256 encryption, keeping data private.
  • Integrated issue links. Link Jira, GitHub, and Linear issues/PRs directly inside markdown pages.
  • Quick capture & keyboard shortcuts. Capture notes or tasks from the IDE with a single shortcut.
  • Powerful search. Full-text and LLM-augmented search let you find any content instantly.
  • Projects view. Organize personal issues and track progress with unlimited projects and views.
  • Calendar integration. Shows Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and .ics events alongside daily agenda.
  • acreom Assistant. AI assistant (25-50 requests/day) helps retrieve context and automate tasks.

Helpello features

  • Notion-like editor. Create and edit articles with a simple drag-and-drop interface.
  • Chat-style widget. Live-chat-looking widget that displays answers conversationally.
  • Multiple embed modes. Embed as chat widget, searchable FAQ or full documentation page.
  • Custom branding. Remove Helpello branding and apply your own colors and logo in paid plans.
  • Live chat integration. Add a real-time chat tab powered by Tawk.to in premium plans.
  • Domain control. Free plan limits to one domain; paid plans allow unlimited domains.
  • Usage limits per plan. Free plan up to 15 articles and 10k views; higher plans increase limits.

Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.