MWeb

MWeb is a Markdown writing, note-taking, and publishing app for macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. Its editor supports CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown features such as tables, code blocks, formulas, task lists, and footnotes. Folders mode manages Markdown files, searches their contents, and keeps referenced images together. Library mode arranges notes with category trees and tags, including the option to place one note in several categories. The Library syncs across devices through iCloud CloudKit and is stored in a local folder for backup. MWeb can publish to services including WordPress, Evernote, Blogger, Tumblr, Ghost, and Medium, and supports uploads to listed image hosts. Documents and notes can be exported as PDF, EPUB, or images; macOS PDF exports support a table of contents. MWeb Pro for macOS can create static blogs from Library categories. The maker, MWeb, was founded in 2015. Pricing is paid, with a listed starting price of $34.99.

MWeb combines Markdown editing, note organization, publishing, and export tools in one app. Check the listed platforms and two-Mac license limit against your needs.

MWeb suits writers who want Markdown documents or categorized notes alongside publishing and image-hosting integrations. Its listed lifetime license is limited to two Macs.

Overview

MWeb is a Markdown-focused writing, note-taking, and publishing app for Apple devices. It suits writers who want documents and tagged notes alongside publishing and export tools, especially if they work across a Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Its broad Markdown and publishing toolkit is compelling, but the two-Mac license and Apple-only platform range narrow its fit.

Key features

The editor supports CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown, including tables, code blocks, math formulas, task lists, and footnotes. That range makes MWeb useful for more than plain prose: technical notes and structured documents can stay in Markdown without giving up these elements.

Two organizational modes serve different workflows. Folders mode manages Markdown documents, searches their contents, and keeps referenced images together; Library mode adds category trees and tags, with a note able to sit in multiple categories. Library data syncs across devices through iCloud CloudKit and is stored locally in a folder for backup, a practical combination for Apple users who want synced notes and a local copy.

MWeb can publish documents or notes to services including WordPress, Blogger, Tumblr, Ghost, Medium, Evernote, and Yuque. It also supports image uploads to services such as imgur, Qiniu, SM.MS, Tencent COS, Youpai, and custom APIs. Export to PDF, EPUB, or images adds options for sharing work outside the editor; macOS PDF exports can include a table of contents.

MWeb Pro for macOS can generate static blogs from Library categories, with support for math formulas, Mermaid, and ECharts. This is a meaningful extra for Mac users building a blog from organized notes, but it is specifically a Pro for macOS capability.

Pricing

MWeb is paid, with a starting price of $34.99. The MWeb Pro Lifetime Version costs $34.99, paid once and includes major version updates. Its license permits activation on two Macs and is nonrefundable, so it fits an individual using up to two Macs who prefers a one-time purchase; it is less suitable for someone who needs a refundable purchase or additional Mac activations.

A separate MWeb Pro Lifetime plan is shown at $34.99 a month, billed as a Lifetime version with no regular payments and two Macs. The monthly wording conflicts with the stated lifetime billing and no recurring payments, so confirm the purchase terms before choosing it. No free plan or trial is described, making MWeb a less flexible choice for readers who want to start without paying.

Platforms

MWeb supports macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. MWeb Pro 4 is compatible with macOS 10.13 High Sierra and later. The Apple-device focus suits users already in that ecosystem, but leaves Windows, Linux, and web users without a listed version.

Who it's for

Choose MWeb if you want Markdown writing, multi-category note organization, iCloud synchronization, and publishing or export options in one Apple-focused app. It is particularly well matched to writers who publish through its supported services or Mac users who want to generate static blogs from Library categories. Look elsewhere if you need a web or Windows workflow, a free entry point, or a Mac license for more than two computers.

Pros and cons

• Pro: CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown support includes tables, formulas, task lists, and footnotes, accommodating structured and technical writing.
• Pro: Library categories, tags, multi-category notes, CloudKit sync, and local-folder storage combine flexible organization with a local backup copy.
• Pro: Publishing, image-hosting integrations, and PDF, EPUB, and image exports give writers several routes from draft to distribution.
• Con: The supported platform range is limited to macOS, iPadOS, and iOS, excluding readers who need Windows, Linux, or web access.
• Con: The lifetime plan's monthly price wording is inconsistent with its no-regular-payments terms, so buyers should verify checkout terms.
• Con: The Store license is nonrefundable and limited to two Macs, which makes the purchase less forgiving for multi-Mac users.

Alternatives

For a broader starting point, browse Markdown editors or note-taking apps.

Choose StackEdit instead if you want a free, open-source Markdown editor for the web. HackMD is a web-based freemium option with a free plan that supports up to three teammates. HedgeDoc is a free, open-source choice for web use or self-hosting.

Dillinger is a free web alternative with no signup or stated usage limits. MarkText offers a free, open-source option across Linux, macOS, and Windows, with no account or subscription. Ghostwriter is another free, open-source option for those desktop platforms, under GPL v3.0; Zettlr is free, open-source, and available across the same three operating systems.

Verdict

MWeb is a strong fit for Apple users who want Markdown editing joined to categorized notes, cross-device sync, publishing, and export, with static blog generation as an added reason for Mac users to choose Pro. Its paid-only entry, two-Mac nonrefundable license, and lack of Windows, Linux, or web support are the clearest reasons to look elsewhere.