HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder vs FreeFormatter HTML Entities
Both escape and unescape HTML entities (&, <, © and friends) for free with no account. FreeFormatter offers a broad reference and encoder; Gera Tools' encoder converts in your browser so the markup you paste is never uploaded.
Both encode and decode HTML entities for free. If you'd rather escape sensitive markup without it leaving your browser, Gera Tools' encoder runs fully client-side.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | HTML Entity Encoder & Decoder Gera Tools | FreeFormatter HTML Entities freeformatter.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| Account required | ✓ No account | ✓ No account needed for the encoder |
| Processing location | ✓ 100% in your browser — pasted markup never uploaded | — Not asserted client-side; treat pasted data as leaving your machine unless stated |
| Encode and decode | ✓ Both directions in one tool | ✓ Both encode and decode supported |
| Entity reference table | ✓ Common named + numeric entities covered in the UI | ✓ Large named-entity reference list |
| Works offline after load | ✓ Yes — keeps working with no network | ≈ Depends on implementation |
Comparison based on each tool's publicly stated, free-tier behaviour at the time of writing. FreeFormatter HTML Entities is a trademark of its respective owner; we link to it for fairness and do not claim affiliation. Where FreeFormatter HTML Entities is genuinely stronger, the table says so.
FAQ
Does it handle numeric entities like ©?
Yes — both named entities (©) and numeric ones (©) encode and decode.
Is my markup uploaded?
No. Gera Tools' encoder transforms text in your browser, so nothing you paste is sent to a server.