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MarkText
What it is
MarkText is a desktop Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type. It is free and open source under the MIT License, and runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Writers can edit with a rendered WYSIWYG view or source-code mode, and can use focus mode or typewriter mode. The editor supports tables, KaTeX math, diagrams, footnotes, code highlighting, and YAML, TOML, and JSON front matter. Its listed diagram options include Mermaid, Vega, and Vega-Lite. MarkText includes 33 light and dark themes, with CSS customization available, and exports documents as PDF or self-contained HTML. Local file support is listed. The homepage says MarkText requires no account and has no tracking. Installation notes specify macOS 11 or later and Windows 10 or 11, with arm64 and x64 installers for both. Homebrew, Chocolatey, and Winget are also listed as installation options. The project describes itself as volunteer-built and invites users to sponsor development on GitHub.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Offers WYSIWYG, source, focus, and typewriter modes.
- Exports PDF and self-contained HTML.
- No account or tracking, according to the homepage.
Against
- No mobile apps.
- macOS installation notes require version 11 or later.
- Windows installation notes require version 10 or 11.
The verdict
MarkText brings several Markdown editing modes and writing features to a free desktop app. Its platform-specific installation requirements are worth checking before choosing it.
Who it suits
MarkText suits writers who want a desktop Markdown editor with real-time rendering, multiple editing modes, and local-file support. It is also suited to users who need features such as diagrams, math, or front matter.
Plans and prices
Free
Free and open source · no account · no subscription
Read 2 Oct 2026 · marktext.me
On the record
- Audience
- The homepage describes MarkText as a desktop Markdown editor for writing with real-time rendering and minimal distractions.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Diagrams
- The site lists Mermaid, Vega and Vega-Lite for flowcharts and charts.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Editing modes
- The editor offers WYSIWYG preview, source-code mode, focus mode and typewriter mode.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Export
- The site says documents can be exported as PDF or self-contained HTML.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- basicmarktext.me · read 22 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The repository lists Homebrew, Chocolatey and Winget installation options.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- License
- The homepage identifies MarkText as free and open source under the MIT License.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Local file support
- Yesgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- macOS requirements
- The repository installation notes require macOS 11 or later and provide arm64 and x64 installers.github.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Markdown features
- It supports tables, KaTeX math, diagrams, footnotes, code highlighting and YAML, TOML and JSON front matter.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Markdown flavor
- customgithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Mobile apps
- Nomarktext.me · read 22 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The homepage says MarkText requires no account and has no tracking.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- MarkText is a real-time Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Publishing tools
- Yesmarktext.me · read 22 Sep 2026
- Publishing workflow
- nonegithub.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Support
- The homepage says the project is built by volunteers and invites users to sponsor development on GitHub.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
- Themes
- MarkText includes 33 built-in light and dark themes, and themes can be customized with CSS.marktext.me · read 2 Oct 2026
