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MarkText

Ch 756.9of 135 Writing Apps
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, Mac, Linux
  4. 4Export formatsHTML, PDF
  5. 5Markdown flavorcustom
  6. 6Local file supportYes
6 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com, marktext.me
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Overview

MarkText is ranked #75 of 135 in writing apps on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

MarkText plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free Free and open source · no account · no subscription marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on writing apps

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linuxgithub.com
Export formats
HTML, PDFgithub.com
Publishing workflow
nonegithub.com
Markdown flavor
customgithub.com
Local file support
Yesgithub.com

Facts

Publishing tools
Yesmarktext.me · 22 Sept 2026
Mobile apps
Nomarktext.me · 22 Sept 2026
Product
MarkText is a real-time Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
Editing modes
The editor offers WYSIWYG preview, source-code mode, focus mode and typewriter mode.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
Markdown features
It supports tables, KaTeX math, diagrams, footnotes, code highlighting and YAML, TOML and JSON front matter.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
Diagrams
The site lists Mermaid, Vega and Vega-Lite for flowcharts and charts.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
Themes
MarkText includes 33 built-in light and dark themes, and themes can be customized with CSS.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
Export
The site says documents can be exported as PDF or self-contained HTML.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
Platforms
Downloads are offered for macOS, Windows and Linux.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
macOS requirements
The repository installation notes require macOS 11 or later and provide arm64 and x64 installers.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Windows requirements
The repository installation notes require Windows 10 or 11 and provide x64 and arm64 installers.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Integrations
The repository lists Homebrew, Chocolatey and Winget installation options.github.com · 2 Oct 2026
Privacy
The homepage says MarkText requires no account and has no tracking.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
License
The homepage identifies MarkText as free and open source under the MIT License.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
Support
The homepage says the project is built by volunteers and invites users to sponsor development on GitHub.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026
Audience
The homepage describes MarkText as a desktop Markdown editor for writing with real-time rendering and minimal distractions.marktext.me · 2 Oct 2026

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