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Ferrite vs Markdown Monster: catalog facts
Ferrite	Markdown Monster
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Paid Commercial software with a free trial available.
Windows, Linux	Windows
Markdown writing with preview Also handles JSON, YAML and TOML	Synced live preview that follows the cursor and scroll position Two-way table editor and image paste from the clipboard
Focused on a few file types rather than general programming Younger project than established editors	Windows only Paid licence after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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