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MarkEdit vs Markdown Monster: catalog facts
MarkEdit	Markdown Monster
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Paid Commercial software with a free trial available.
macOS	Windows
About 4 MB installed and fast on very large files Strict GFM support with no invented syntax	Synced live preview that follows the cursor and scroll position Two-way table editor and image paste from the clipboard
macOS only Focused on Markdown rather than general note organisation	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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