Ghostwriter
7.1#12 in markdown editorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitGhostwriter vs Markra
What both publish
| Fact | Ghostwriter | Markra |
|---|---|---|
| Export | The project site lists Pandoc, MultiMarkdown, and commonmark for export to multiple formats. | 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,Pandoc,MultiMarkdown,commonmark | HTML,PDF,DOCX,EPUB,LaTeX |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local file support | Yes | Yes |
| macOS support | macOS support is unofficial and community-provided; users must compile the source because no installer is available. | Available for macOS on Apple Silicon |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS | web,windows,macos,linux |
Ghostwriter plans
- ghostwriterFree
Markra plans
- FreeFree
Pick Ghostwriter if…
Ghostwriter suits writers who want a Markdown editor with local files, preview, and writing-focus options. It is available to Linux and Windows users, while macOS users need to compile it themselves.
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.