TextDown Alternatives

TextDown is described as 'awesome, free and open-source Markdown Editor' and is an app in the web browsers category. There are more than 25 alternatives to TextDown for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Online / Web-based and iPhone. The best alternative is Typora. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try StackEdit or Haroopad. Other great apps like TextDown are ReText, MarkdownPad, Byword and MacDown.

TextDown alternatives are mainly Text Editors but may also be Note-taking Tools or Word Processors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of TextDown.

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Typora
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
Electron / Atom Shell
134 alternatives to Typora
Typora gives you a seamless experience as both a reader and a writer. It removes the preview window, mode switcher, syntax symbols of markdown source code, and all other unnecessary distractions. Instead, it provides a real live preview feature to help you concentrate on the...
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Typora Features
1. Support for MarkDownTypora supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
3. Distraction-freeTypora has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
4. WYSIWYG SupportTypora integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
5. Support for LaTeXTypora supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
6. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Typora.
7. LightweightTypora consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
8. Code FormattingTypora supports code formatting for multiple languages and code styles.
9. Spell CheckingTypora can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Write files in markdown
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Simple text editor
Code Syntax Highlighting
Export to PDF
Clean design
Multiplatform
Nested Folders
Minimalistic
Multiple languages
StackEdit
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Online
Chrome OS
Google Chrome
79 alternatives to StackEdit
StackEdit is a free, open-source Markdown editor based on PageDown, the Markdown library used by Stack Overflow and the other Stack Exchange sites.
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StackEdit Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportStackEdit integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Works OfflineStackEdit can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Google Drive integration
Write files in markdown
Dropbox integration
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Tumblr integration
Haroopad
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
104 alternatives to Haroopad
Haroopad is a markdown enabled document processor for creating web-friendly documents. You can author various formats of documents such as blog article, slide, presentation, report, and e-mail as if experts did.
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Haroopad Features
1. Support for MarkDownHaroopad supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Vim key mapping
Publishing
Discontinued
The last update was in December 2018.
ReText
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
187 alternatives to ReText
ReText is a simple text editor for Markdown and reStructuredText documents with syntax highlighting and optional live preview.
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ReText Features
1. LightweightReText consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for MarkDownReText supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
4. Distraction-freeReText has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
5. WYSIWYG SupportReText integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
ReStructuredText
MarkdownPad
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Editor
Windows
94 alternatives to MarkdownPad
MarkdownPad is a full-featured Markdown editor for Windows. Features: LivePreview : Instantly see how your documents look in HTML as you create them. Easy formatting with keyboard shortcuts. Markdown formatting can be applied (and removed) with handy keyboard shortcuts and toolb.
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MarkdownPad Features
1. Support for MarkDownMarkdownPad supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Discontinued
The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 2.5, released in December 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.
Byword
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Paid • Proprietary
Word Processor
Mac
iPhone
iPad
154 alternatives to Byword
Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.
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Byword Features
1. Support for MarkDownByword supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Works OfflineByword can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Distraction-free Writing
Dropbox integration
Synchronization
MacDown
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Free • Open Source
Mac
59 alternatives to MacDown
MacDown is an open source Markdown editor for OS X, released under the MIT License. It is heavily influenced by Chen Luo’s Mou.
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MacDown Features
1. Support for MarkDownMacDown supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Marked
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
65 alternatives to Marked
Marked 2 is a previewer (not an editor) for Markdown, MultiMarkdown and other text markup languages. It updates live every time you save your document in your favorite text editor, comes with writing analysis tools, and is powerfully flexible.
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Marked Features
1. Support for MarkDownMarked supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Markie
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
65 alternatives to Markie
Markie is a wysiwyg editor for the markdown syntax written entirely in python with html preview of your own css.
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Markie Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportMarkie integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Support for MarkDownMarkie supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Discontinued
Last Update: 31.01.2008, see https://codeboje.de/wysiwyg-markdown-editor/
Markdown Edit
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Free • Open Source
Text Editor
Windows
81 alternatives to Markdown Edit
Markdown Edit is a Windows desktop Markdown editor with an emphasis on content and keyboard shortcuts. There is minimal window chrome and most functions are accessed through keyboard shortcuts.
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Markdown Edit Features
1. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
2. Support for MarkDownMarkdown Edit supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Discontinued
According to the project's GitHub README.md, Markdown Edit is no longer maintained, and the author recommends Visual Studio Code.https://github.com/mike-ward/Markdown-Edit/

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