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ReText vs AsciidocFX: catalog facts
ReText	AsciidocFX
Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 or later.	Free Free to download, with development supported by backers and sponsors.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Handles Markdown, reStructuredText, Textile and AsciiDoc Custom markup support through Python modules	Exports PDF, HTML, EPUB, Mobi and DocBook from one source Live preview while editing
Fewer features than full code editors Project documentation lives mainly in the repository	Built on JavaFX, so it is heavier than a plain text editor Mermaid support is marked experimental
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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