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Same kind of online tool
Open-source Markdown editor for Windows, Mac and Linux with a live preview, focus mode, typewriter mode and CommonMark support. Free.
Alternatives
The Best Apostrophe Alternatives in 2026
15 alternatives3 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Apostrophe? Here are 15 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 5 are open source.
About Apostropheapps.gnome.org/Apostrophe
VisitOpen-source GNOME Markdown editor for Linux with a clean writing view, focus mode, spellcheck, document statistics and export options.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMarkTextOpen-source Markdown editor for Windows, Mac and Linux with…Another optionDillingerDillinger offers online Markdown editing with live preview…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MarkText | Free | Yes | Linux, mac, Windows |
| 2 | Dillinger | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Web | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | StackEdit | Free | Yes | Web |
| 5 | Ellipsus | — | Not stated | Web |
| 6 | Markpad | Free | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 7 | Domino | — | Not stated | Web |
| 8 | MarkLiveEdit | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 9 | markmap | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | Markd | — | Yes | — |
All Apostrophe alternatives
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Dillinger
dillinger.ioDillinger offers online Markdown editing with live preview, HTML or PDF export, and sync options for GitHub, Dropbox, and Google Drive.
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Web
markdownviewer.pages.devEdit Markdown in the browser with a live GFM preview, diagrams, export, and sharing options, without logging in.
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Same kind of online tool
Browser-based Markdown editor with live preview, offline storage and sync or export to Google Drive, Dropbox and GitHub. Free and open source.
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Ellipsus
ellipsus.comEllipsus supports collaborative writing and editing across devices, with a focus on creative writers.
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Markpad combines Markdown viewing and editing with a tabbed notepad interface for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Domino
kool.tools/dominoDomino arranges cards spatially to create an essay, mind map, or collage, with options to import, export, and publish boards.
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MarkLiveEdit
markdownlivepreview.devWrite Markdown with a live rendered preview and export documents to PDF, Word, or HTML using this browser editor.
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markmap
markmap.js.orgmarkmap turns Markdown into a mind map, with a browser demo and a VS Code option.
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MarkD provides live Markdown editing in a browser for writing and previewing documents.
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This Markdown editor provides live preview, diagrams, LaTeX, syntax highlighting, PDF export, and multi-tab support.
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MarkD
markd.itWrite Markdown in MarkD’s live editor, which includes writing and preview panes with synchronized scrolling.
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NotesOnline
notesonline.orgNotesOnline provides a browser notepad with rich text, tabs, autosave, and TXT, Markdown, or HTML exports.
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MarkdownTools
markdowntools.comMarkdown Tools offers browser-based editing, conversion, formatting, preview, and export tools for Markdown.
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Tangent supports local note writing and knowledge management using wiki links and customized Markdown.
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What is the best alternative to Apostrophe?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Apostrophe are MarkText, Dillinger, and Web.
Is there a free alternative to Apostrophe?
Yes. MarkText, StackEdit, and Markpad are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Apostrophe?
Yes: MarkText, StackEdit, Markd, and Markdown Viewer.
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