A Qt-based, free and open source markdown editor with live HTML preview, math expressions, code and markdown syntax highlighting.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com

ReText is described as 'Simple text editor for Markdown and reStructuredText documents with syntax highlighting and optional live preview' and is a Text Editor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ReText for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best ReText alternative is Notepad++, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ReText are Typora, ghostwriter, MarkText and Marknote.
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