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Software directory for those who don’t want to rebuild, own the updates, the bugs, the support.
- Typora
A desktop Markdown editor that hides the syntax and shows formatted text as you type, sold for a one-off fee.
One-off payment · Notes and knowledge · Creators and writers
- Textus
Free open-source Markdown editor for Mac, Windows and Linux with a built-in AI writing helper.
Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families
- Sarala
Desktop Markdown editor that shows the formatted page as you type, with diagrams, math and an optional AI helper.
Since 2026
Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families
- writui
Quiet Markdown writing app that runs in the terminal and keeps your drafts in a local encrypted vault.
Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families
- Markpad
A light tabbed markdown editor and viewer for the desktop with live preview, maths, diagrams and Vim keys.
Since 2026
Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families
- Caret
Desktop Markdown editor with autocomplete, multiple cursors and quick file jumping.
Since 2015
One-off payment · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families