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PDF to MD vs ButterShare

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PDF to MD compared with ButterShare
DetailPDF to MD logo PDF to MDButterShare logo ButterShare
What it doesTurn PDFs into editable notes for Obsidian and Notion Send files directly between devices with encrypted WebRTC, no account and no cloud file storage
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree plan: Unlimited local conversion, 5 files per batch, ZIP download, 5 OCR pages after signup, 100 standard cloud conversions each month, 5 PDF exports per day. Pro: $7.90/month or $69/year (save 27% vs monthly), includes 100 files per batch, 300 OCR pages each month, 1,000 standard cloud convers Not given
Key features
  • Browser-based PDF to Markdown conversion
  • Optional cloud OCR for scanned documents
  • Batch Markdown download as ZIP
  • API and remote MCP access for automation
  • Local mode keeps files in browser
  • Convert DOCX and HTML to Markdown
  • Markdown to PDF conversion
  • Support for files up to 50 MB and 500 PDF pages locally
  • Direct device-to-device file streaming with no cloud storage
  • No file size limits for transfers
  • End-to-end encryption with cryptographic keys
  • No account or signup required
  • Works on all modern browsers and devices
  • QR code and room code sharing options
  • Native disk streaming for large files
  • Folder structure preservation during transfer
  • Supports up to 10,000 files per session
  • Resumable transfers with checkpoint data
What makes it different
  • Cloud OCR only when needed for scans and complex layouts
  • API and MCP access for automation with same account credits
  • No cloud server storage intermediary for maximum privacy
  • Zero-knowledge architecture with ephemeral session keys
  • Unlimited file sizes with no subscription fees
  • Instant sharing without email verification or login
  • Transfer speeds at local gigabit rates on same network
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 no change since last check23 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)78
Citation Flow (Majestic)2930
Referring domains (Majestic)8160

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