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Alternatives to Textus

Textus: Free open-source Markdown editor for Mac, Windows and Linux with a built-in AI writing helper. Here are 4 other products that do a similar job. Of these, 3 have a free plan, 1 sells for a one-off price.

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  cyberWriter

  Note app for iPhone, iPad and Mac that keeps a folder of Markdown files linked with wikilinks, backlinks and a graph, plus PDF export.

  Since 2026

  One-off payment · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

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  Quillite Markdown

  A desktop Markdown editor with live rendering, formula and chart templates, optional AI help and export to 12 formats.

  Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

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  Writer

  A small, fast Mac app for writing and browsing markdown notes stored in your own folders.

  Since 2026

  Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families

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  Downright

  A native Mac app to read and edit Markdown files, preview them in Finder and review changes made by coding agents.

  Free · Notes and knowledge · Individuals and families