MarkdownPad vs PanWriter
MarkdownPad
markdownpad.com
PanWriter
panwriter.comSide by side
| Figure | MarkdownPad | PanWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14.95/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Markdown editors | 8.0 (#14) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Export formats | HTML,PDF | HTML,DOCX,EPUB,LaTeX,PDF,PowerPoint,InDesign ICML,and other Pandoc formats |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Live preview | LivePreview shows HTML as you type and automatically scrolls to the current editing location. | Markdown appears on the left with a preview on the right |
| Local file support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | windows | macOS, Windows, and Linux |
Plans
MarkdownPad
- MarkdownPad FreeFree
- MarkdownPad Pro$14.95 a month
- MarkdownPad Pro$14.95, paid once
In their own words
MarkdownPad
MarkdownPad has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PanWriter
PanWriter is a free, open-source Markdown editor for preparing documents, with versions for Linux, macOS and Windows. It uses a text-focused workspace: write plain-text Markdown on one side while a live preview appears alongside it. A paginated preview helps review page layout for print or PDF, and CSS changes are reflected in the preview as they are made. Users can drag in a DOCX file to convert it to Markdown, edit the text and export it back to DOCX. Publishing options include HTML, DOCX, EPUB, LaTeX, PDF, PowerPoint, InDesign ICML and other Pandoc formats. Pandoc must be installed to export to most formats. PanWriter supports local files, and Pandoc scripts and integrations can automate workflows or connect it with web services and other applications. The editor supports CommonMark. Questions and feedback are handled through GitHub issues.