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Also covers diagrams · open source
This Markdown editor provides live preview, diagrams, LaTeX, syntax highlighting, PDF export, and multi-tab support.
Alternatives
The Best Web Alternatives in 2026
17 alternatives3 free · 5 open source
Looking for something like Web? Here are 17 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.
Edit Markdown in the browser with a live GFM preview, diagrams, export, and sharing options, without logging in.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionMarkdown ViewerThis Markdown editor provides live preview, diagrams…Free or freemium optionStackEditBrowser-based Markdown editor with live preview, offline…Another optionWhimsicalWhimsical provides a collaborative whiteboard for diagrams…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Markdown Viewer | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Whimsical | — | Not stated | Web |
| 3 | Dillinger | — | Not stated | Web |
| 4 | MarkLiveEdit | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 5 | StackEdit | Free | Yes | Web |
| 6 | MarkdownTools | — | Not stated | Web |
| 7 | Markdown Monster | Free trial | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 8 | MarkD | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | MarkdownLivePreview | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | asciiart | — | Not stated | Web |
All Web alternatives
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Whimsical
whimsical.comAlso covers diagrams · same kind of website
Whimsical provides a collaborative whiteboard for diagrams, interface wireframes, and product documentation, with team and AI features.
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Dillinger
dillinger.ioSame kind of website
Dillinger offers online Markdown editing with live preview, HTML or PDF export, and sync options for GitHub, Dropbox, and Google Drive.
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MarkLiveEdit
markdownlivepreview.devSame kind of website
Write Markdown with a live rendered preview and export documents to PDF, Word, or HTML using this browser editor.
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Open source · free
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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MarkdownTools
markdowntools.comSame kind of website
Markdown Tools offers browser-based editing, conversion, formatting, preview, and export tools for Markdown.
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Same kind of website
Edit Markdown on Windows with Markdown Monster, which includes live preview, syntax highlighting, weblog publishing, and Git integration.
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MarkD
markd.itSame kind of website
Write Markdown in MarkD’s live editor, which includes writing and preview panes with synchronized scrolling.
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MarkdownLivePreview
markdownlivepreview.comSame kind of website
Markdown Live Preview is an online Markdown editor that displays a live preview.
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asciiart
asciiart.clubSame kind of website
ASCII Art Generator converts images into colored text art in a browser, with options for character sets and sharing.
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Domino
kool.tools/dominoSame kind of website
Domino arranges cards spatially to create an essay, mind map, or collage, with options to import, export, and publish boards.
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Open source · free
Open-source GNOME Markdown editor for Linux with a clean writing view, focus mode, spellcheck, document statistics and export options.
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Open source
MarkD provides live Markdown editing in a browser for writing and previewing documents.
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Open source · free
Open-source Markdown editor for Windows, Mac and Linux with a live preview, focus mode, typewriter mode and CommonMark support. Free.
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HedgeDoc
hedgedoc.orgSame kind of website
Collaborate on Markdown notes, diagrams, and presentations with HedgeDoc, a web editor that can be self-hosted.
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markmap
markmap.js.orgSame kind of website
markmap turns Markdown into a mind map, with a browser demo and a VS Code option.
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NotesOnline
notesonline.orgSame kind of website
NotesOnline provides a browser notepad with rich text, tabs, autosave, and TXT, Markdown, or HTML exports.
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What is the best alternative to Web?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Web are Markdown Viewer, Whimsical, and Dillinger.
Is there a free alternative to Web?
Yes. StackEdit, Apostrophe, and MarkText are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Web?
Yes: Markdown Viewer, StackEdit, Apostrophe, and Markd.
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