Apostrophe
Apostrophe is a free Markdown editor for Linux desktops, designed to provide a focused writing space.
What Apostrophe is
Apostrophe is a free Markdown editor for Linux desktops, designed to provide a focused writing space. Its interface includes a distraction-free mode and dark, light, and sepia themes. A live preview shows the document as it is written, and the editor includes spellchecking and document statistics. Apostrophe can export to PDF, Word or LibreOffice, LaTeX, and HTML slideshows; ODT is also listed as an export format. The TexLive plugin enables PDF export and formula display in the inline preview. The Free plan is listed as free for a Linux desktop Markdown editor. The maker directs users to Flathub to install the latest version, and the app's issue tracker accepts bug reports and suggestions. The Apps for GNOME page lists version 3.5 as released on 2026-10-08 and names Manuel Genovés as maintainer.
Good
- Live preview updates as the document is written.
- Includes spellchecking and document statistics.
- Offers dark, light, and sepia themes.
- Exports to PDF, ODT, Word, HTML, and LaTeX.
Watch out
- Available platform is Linux only.
- PDF export and formula preview use the TexLive plugin.
- Latest version is directed through Flathub.
Who it suits
Apostrophe suits Linux users who write in Markdown and want a distraction-free interface with live preview. Its export options may also suit writers preparing documents in several formats.
Verdict
Apostrophe combines Markdown drafting, live preview, and several export formats in a free Linux desktop app. It is a focused option for writers whose platform and format needs match its listed support.
Plans and prices
From Apostrophe's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Markdown editor · Linux desktop app |
The facts
Each one read from Apostrophe's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Availability
- The maker directs users to Flathub to install the latest version.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Current release
- The Apps for GNOME page lists version 3.5 as released on 2026-10-08.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Editor tools
- The app includes spellchecking and document statistics.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Export
- It can export to PDF, Word or LibreOffice, LaTeX, and HTML slideshows.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- PDF,ODT,Word,HTML,LaTeXchecked 20 Sep 2026
- Integration
- The TexLive plugin enables PDF export and formula display in the inline preview.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Maintainer
- The listed maintainer is Manuel Genovés.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Preview
- Apostrophe provides a live preview of the document as it is written.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Project background
- GNOME says its project was founded in 1997 by Miguel de Icaza and Federico Mena.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Apostrophe is a distraction-free Markdown editor designed to help users focus on writing.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can report issues or suggest ideas through the app’s issue tracker.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Themes
- It includes dark, light, and sepia themes.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Writing interface
- The app offers an interface tailored to comfortable writing and a distraction-free mode.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Linuxchecked 20 Sep 2026
