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MarsEdit vs WordPress.com Desktop: catalog facts
MarsEdit	WordPress.com Desktop
Paid Free download, with a paid license sold on the developer's site.	Free The desktop app is a free download that works with a WordPress.com account.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Works with WordPress, Tumblr, Movable Type and other blog systems Both rich text and Markdown editing with live highlighting	Native builds for macOS, Windows and Linux Keeps site management out of the browser tab clutter
Mac only A license must be bought for full use	Only works with WordPress.com sites Offers the same features as the website rather than extra ones
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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