Typedown AlternativesText Editors & Note-taking Tools like Typedown

Typedown is described as 'Lightweight Markdown editor designed specifically for the Windows platform. With the WinUI framework, it provides users with a seamless interface and efficient editing experience that perfectly matches the operating system' and is a Text Editor in the office & productivity category. There are four alternatives to Typedown for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Flathub and Electron apps. The best Typedown alternative is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Typedown are Typora, ghostwriter and Mark Text.

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  1. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

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    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    174 Zettlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    • Zettlr is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Typedown.

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

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceTypedown is also Free and Open Source
    • Zettlr is Privacy focusedTypedown is not according to our users
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    Typora

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    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 panel.

    174 Typora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
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    • Typora is the most popular commercial alternative to Typedown.

    • Typora is Paid and ProprietaryTypedown is Free and Open Source
    • Typora is Minimalistic and CustomizableTypedown is not according to our users
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    ghostwriter

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    ghostwriter is a feature-rich text editor using Markdown syntax which makes it suitable for note-taking, document redaction, simple HTML website creation and much more.

    136 ghostwriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    Typora

    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 manag...

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    Mark Text

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    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.

    103 Mark Text alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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