MarkdownPad
6.9#15 in markdown editors$14.95 one-timeFree planWindows
VisitMarkdownPad vs StackEdit
What both publish
| Fact | MarkdownPad | StackEdit |
|---|---|---|
| Export formats | HTML,PDF | Markdown,HTML,PDF |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The Pro license follows one end user, who may use it on multiple computers provided they are the only person using it at any time. | The maker’s site links StackEdit to the Apache License. |
| Local file support | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | MarkdownPad is developed by software engineer Evan Wondrasek, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota; the site copyright names Apricity Software LLC. | The site credits Benoit Schweblin and displays a copyright range of 2013–2019. |
| Publishing workflow | none | cms |
| Supported platforms | windows | web,chrome_extension,self_hosted |
MarkdownPad plans
- MarkdownPad FreeFree
- MarkdownPad Pro$14.95, paid once
StackEdit plans
- StackEditFree
Pick MarkdownPad if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.