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