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SoloMD vs iA Writer: catalog facts
SoloMD	iA Writer
Free Free under the MIT licence with no paid tier, subscription or ads.	Paid A paid purchase or subscription is required, depending on platform.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Live preview editing with PDF and Word export Native apps on five platforms, including iOS and Android	Syntax control highlights adjectives, conjunctions and filler words Plain Markdown files in your own folders, with no proprietary library
AI features need your own API key from a provider Young project with a fast-changing feature set	Paid on every platform, with separate purchases in places Deliberately few features; it is not an organiser or notebook
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	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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