Byword
6.7#18 in markdown editors$5.99 one-timeiOSmacOS
VisitByword vs Markra
What both publish
| Fact | Byword | Markra |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud sync | Yes | Yes |
| Export | Users can preview documents in the app and export to HTML, PDF, or rich text. | The desktop app can export to HTML, PDF, and Pandoc formats when configured; the Web Editor supports HTML download and browser print/PDF. |
| Export formats | HTML,PDF,rich text | HTML,PDF,DOCX,EPUB,LaTeX |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Local file support | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing workflow | cms | none |
| Supported platforms | macos,ios | web,windows,macos,linux |
| Who it is for | The Mac listing describes uses including blog posts, research notes, meeting and class notes, emails, and capturing ideas. | The documentation names product documentation, notes, drafts, research writing, and technical documents as use cases. |
Byword plans
- Mac—
- iPhone and iPad—
- Byword for iPhone and iPad$5.99, paid once
- Byword for Mac$10.99, paid once
Markra plans
- FreeFree
Pick Byword if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Markra if…
Markra suits people writing notes, drafts, product documentation, research writing, or technical documents in Markdown. It may appeal to users who want local files and AI-assisted review, provided they configure an AI provider for those features.