MacDown
6.7#19 in markdown editorsFree planFree planmacOS
VisitMacDown vs StackEdit
What both publish
| Fact | MacDown | StackEdit |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud sync | No | Yes |
| Export formats | HTML,PDF | Markdown,HTML,PDF |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Local file support | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | The site identifies the author as Tzu-ping Chung and says he lives in Taipei, Taiwan. | The site credits Benoit Schweblin and displays a copyright range of 2013–2019. |
| Markdown flavor | custom | custom |
| Product | MacDown is an open source Markdown editor for macOS released under the MIT License. | StackEdit describes itself as an in-browser Markdown editor. |
| Supported platforms | macos | web,chrome_extension,self_hosted |
MacDown plans
- MacDownFree
StackEdit plans
- StackEditFree
Pick MacDown if…
MacDown suits macOS writers and developers who want a free local Markdown editor with live preview and configurable rendering. It is less suitable for users needing cloud sync, VIM mode, or another operating system.
Pick StackEdit if…
StackEdit suits writers who want browser-based Markdown editing with offline writing, cloud sync, or collaboration. It can also fit people who publish to Blogger, WordPress, or Zendesk.