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24 alternatives to MWeb

Pro Markdown writing, note taking and static blog generator

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. MWeb launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   MWeb▲3

   MWeb - Pro Markdown Writing, Wordpress, Evernote Publishing

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Desk 3.0▲211

   Writing, blogging, and notetaking for WordPress

   2016 · desk.pm · its alternatives →

3. 3
   WordMark▲78

   A lightweight blog publishing editor for Markdown writers

   2016 · wordmarkapp.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Write! Pro▲79

   Text editor with cloud, dark theme and productivity tools

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Quip for Mac & Windows▲226

   The modern productivity suite designed for teams

   2015 · quip.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   JotDown▲81

   A Markdown editor with built-in productivity functions

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Typewriter▲248

   Your on-demand editor

   2016 · typewriter.plus · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Typed▲256

   The stunning markdown and writing app for Mac

   2014 · realmacsoftware.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Markoff▲94

   A free Markdown previewer for OS X

   2016 · thoughtbot.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Textpad▲200

    Simple online notepad, no fancy stuff. Just write.

    2016 · textpad.surge.sh · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Typed▲104

    New Markdown Editor for Mac by Realmac Software (pre-launch)

    2014 · realmacsoftware.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LightPaper▲169

    Simple, beautiful yet powerful text/md editor for your Mac

    2016 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    MacDown▲115

    Open source Markdown editor for OS X influenced by Mou.

    2014 · macdown.uranusjr.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    EME▲92

    Elegant Markdown editor

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Draft▲149

    GitHub for writing

    2013 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Falcon▲150

    Writing notes made simple

    2016 · falcon.star-lord.me · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Markdown Editor▲126

    Clean, modern & open-source WYSIWYG markdown editor

    2019 · mdown.vercel.app · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Editorial▲100

    Desktop-class text & markdown productivity on iOS

    2016 · omz-software.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    MD+HTML Reader▲117

    Review AI-generated Markdown and HTML in a focused workspace

    Jun 2026 · mdhtmlreader.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    NotePlan▲77

    Markdown + calendar + notes

    2016 · noteplan.co · its alternatives →

21. 21
    IncludeWP▲187

    Top open-source frameworks for WordPress plugin & theme devs

    2016 · includewp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    1Writer▲83

    Beautiful & easy to use Markdown editor w/ powerful features

    2014 · 1writerapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Writer Pro▲91

    Note. Write. Edit.

    2013 · ia.net · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Paragraph Notes▲155

    A private Markdown notes app for Mac

    Sep 2026 · paragraphnotes.md · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →