Markdown AlternativesMarkup Languages and other similar apps like Markdown

Markdown is described as 'Text-to-HTML conversion tool for web writers. Markdown allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid XHTML (or HTML)' and is a very popular Markup Language in the development category. There are nine alternatives to Markdown for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best Markdown alternative is LaTeX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Markdown are HTML, CommonMark, R Markdown and Textile.

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Markdown is a text-to-HTML conversion tool for web writers. Markdown allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid XHTML (or HTML).

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Markdown alternatives page was last updated Dec 30, 2024
  1. LaTeX icon
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    LaTeX is a high-quality typesetting system; it includes features designed for the production of technical and scientific documentation.

    15 LaTeX alternatives
    Document output

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    LaTeX Features

    1.  Typesetting
    2.  LaTeX Equations
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Publishing
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Typography
    7.  Bibliography generator
    8.  Text formatting
    LaTeX iconMarkdown Icon

    LaTeX VS Markdown

    Is LaTeX a good alternative to Markdown?
     
    • LaTeX is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Markdown.

    • LaTeX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Markdown.

    • LaTeX is Free and Open SourceMarkdown is also Free and Open Source
  2. HTML icon
     12 likes

    HTML is the standard markup language used to create web pages, and its elements form the building blocks of all websites.

    6 HTML alternatives
    HTML screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • HTML

    HTML Features

    1.  Support for HTML5
    HTML iconMarkdown Icon

    HTML VS Markdown

    Is HTML a good alternative to Markdown?
     
    • HTML is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Markdown.

    • HTML is Free and Open SourceMarkdown is also Free and Open Source
  3. CommonMark icon
     2 likes

    For short it's the Markdown syntax standard. It replaces the old original Markdown.

    8 CommonMark alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    CommonMark Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    CommonMark iconMarkdown Icon

    CommonMark VS Markdown

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  4. R Markdown icon
     4 likes

    The rmarkdown package helps you create dynamic analysis documents that combine code, rendered output (such as figures), and prose. You bring your data, code, and ideas, and R Markdown renders your content into a polished document that can be used to:

    7 R Markdown alternatives
    The Rstudio IDE with a HTML document result on the right

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    R Markdown Features

    1.  Literate programming
    R Markdown iconMarkdown Icon

    R Markdown VS Markdown

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  5. Textile icon
     12 likes

    Textile is a lightweight markup language originally developed by Dean Allen and billed as a "humane web text generator". Textile converts its marked-up text input to valid, well-formed XHTML and also inserts character entity references for apostrophes, opening and...

    15 Textile alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Text formatting
    Textile iconMarkdown Icon

    Textile VS Markdown

    Is Textile a good alternative to Markdown?
     
    • Textile is the most popular Web-based alternative to Markdown.

    • Textile is Free and Open SourceMarkdown is also Free and Open Source
    • Textile is LightweightMarkdown is not according to our users
  6. YAML icon
     27 likes

    YAML is a human-readable data serialization language. It is commonly used for configuration files and in applications where data are being stored or transmitted. YAML targets many of the same communications applications as Extensible Markup Language (XML) but has a minimal...

    10 YAML alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    YAML iconMarkdown Icon

    YAML VS Markdown

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  7. XML icon
     9 likes

    Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format which is both human-readable and machine-readable.

    9 XML alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    XML Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    XML iconMarkdown Icon

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  8. Markitdown Online icon
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    Markitdown Online quickly converts your documents (including DOCX, HTML, and more) into clean and structured Markdown format. With intelligent format detection and support for batch processing, it's the perfect tool for streamlining your document management workflow.

    1 Markitdown Online alternatives
    Markitdown Online screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    Markitdown Online iconMarkdown Icon

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  9. MEML icon
     2 likes

    MEML is a Lisp-like markup language for web development that transpiles directly to HTML5. MEML has features like easier file imports, a developer environment tool (MLD), components that can be used on multiple pages, and more.

    5 MEML alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    MEML iconMarkdown Icon

    MEML VS Markdown

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    Comments about MEML as an Alternative to Markdown
     
    Pýrbor

    meml its a simple version of html, with more efficient and modern syntax.

    Positive commentDec 11, 2022
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    • MEML is Free and Open SourceMarkdown is also Free and Open Source
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