RichTextEditor vs Quill
More editor, same free-to-start simplicity. A factual comparison for teams shortlisting a rich text editor in 2026 — pricing model, AI, collaboration, and when each option is the right call.
Free (basic editor) vs $129 once (full workflow)
Side by side
| RichTextEditor | Quill | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Perpetual, per-domain, from $129 one-time | MIT (free) |
| AI features | Built-in AI Toolkit (Ask AI, AI Chat, AI Review) with BYOK - no add-on fee | No built-in AI toolkit |
| Real-time collaboration | Per-node Yjs CRDT engine included | Not built in - add Yjs or another CRDT yourself |
| Self-hosting | Fully self-hosted; no phone-home, no load counting | Self-hosted |
| Track changes / comments / revisions | Included | Not built in |
| Tables | Full table editing | Limited/no native table support |
| Out-of-the-box scope | Full document workflow editor | Lightweight text editor for simpler content needs |
Choose Quill when…
- You need a simple, lightweight editor for basic formatted text and nothing more.
- Your content model doesn't need tables, review workflow, or real-time collaboration.
- Zero licensing cost matters more than built-in document features.
Choose RichTextEditor when…
- You need tables, track changes, comments, or revision history - these aren't in Quill's core.
- You want real-time collaboration without integrating and running your own CRDT stack.
- You want AI editing features included rather than built from scratch.
Frequently asked
Is RichTextEditor harder to set up than Quill?
No - both install and mount with a few lines of code. RichTextEditor simply does more out of the box: tables, uploads, track changes, comments, revision history, and the AI Toolkit ship in every license, where Quill's core stays intentionally minimal.
Can I migrate from Quill?
Yes - Quill's Delta content format and RichTextEditor's HTML/JSON model both represent structured documents, and the migration guide at richtexteditor.com/migrate covers the mapping and common gotchas.
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