Document Node Alternatives

Document Node is described as 'Built-in Mind Map for Markdown, working on your local folders of plain text Markdown files, distraction-free writing experience and multiple exporting options make Document Node your better choice of a writing tool' and is an app. There are five alternatives to Document Node for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Flathub and Electron apps. The best Document Node alternative is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Document Node are Typora, Mark Text, Marknote and KleverNotes.

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Document Node alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Text Editors or Novel Authoring Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Document Node.
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Built-in Mind Map for Markdown, working on your local folders of plain text Markdown files, distraction-free writing experience and multiple exporting options make Document Node your better choice of a writing tool.

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Document Node alternatives page was last updated Jun 6, 2024
  1. Zettlr icon
     211 likes

    From idea to publication in one app: Zettlr accompanies you while writing your blog post, newspaper article, term paper, thesis, or entire book.

    158 Zettlr alternatives
    Zettlr Main Window (dark mode)

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Zettelkasten note method
    3.  File Tagging
    4.  Multiple export options
    5. Zotero icon  Zotero integration
    6.  Note organization
    7.  Link files
    8.  Built-in themes
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Hierarchical Structure
    Zettlr iconDocument Node Icon

    Zettlr VS Document Node

    Is Zettlr a good alternative to Document Node?
     
    • Zettlr is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Document Node.

    • Zettlr is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Document Node.

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceDocument Node is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Zettlr is Privacy focusedDocument Node is not according to our users
  2. Typora icon
     317 likes

    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file management with tree and articles panels, and content organization through an outline...

    161 Typora alternatives
    Typora screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Write files in markdown
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Save as Markdown
    6. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Simple text editor
    9.  Multiplatform
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  No registration required
    Typora iconDocument Node Icon

    Typora VS Document Node

    Is Typora a good alternative to Document Node?
     
    • Typora is the most popular commercial alternative to Document Node.

    • Typora is Paid and ProprietaryDocument Node is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Typora is LightweightDocument Node is not according to our users
  3. Mark Text icon
     115 likes

    Open-source Markdown editor on Mac, Windows, and Linux offering real-time preview, clean interface, and various themes. Supports math expressions, exports HTML/PDF, allows image pasting, and more.

    101 Mark Text alternatives
    GitHub Flavored Markdown

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Real-time inline preview
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Live Preview
    6.  Write files in markdown
    7.  Distraction-free Writing
    8.  Text editing
    9.  Tabbed interface
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Syntax Highlighting
    Discontinued

    MarkText is no longer maintained since July 2022. Last version, 0.17.1, released in March 2022, can be still downloaded from GitHub. A fork a being developed here: https://github.com/jacobwhall/marktext

    Mark Text iconDocument Node Icon

    Mark Text VS Document Node

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  4. Marknote icon
     16 likes

    Marknote lets you create rich text notes and easily organise them into notebooks. You can personalise your notebooks by choosing an icon and accent color for each one, making it easy to distinguish between them and keep your notes at your fingertips.

    77 Marknote alternatives
    Marknote screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Save as Markdown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  KDE
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Note Manager
    Marknote iconDocument Node Icon

    Marknote VS Document Node

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  5. KleverNotes icon
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    KleverNotes is a note-taking and management application for your mobile and desktop devices. It uses Markdown and allows you to preview your content.

    53 KleverNotes alternatives
    KleverNotes screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • KDE Plasma
    • Linux Mobile
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Built-in viewer
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Note organization
    9.  Markdown preview
    10.  Notebook
    KleverNotes iconDocument Node Icon

    KleverNotes VS Document Node

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