MarkdownPad is ranked #14 of 31 in markdown editors on Freedom251. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.95/mo.

MarkdownPad plans and pricing

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MarkdownPad Free Free Standard Markdown support · Instant HTML preview · HTML export · Spell check · Custom CSS markdownpad.com · 20 Sept 2026

MarkdownPad Pro $14.95/mo Single User license PDF export · GitHub Flavored Markdown · Markdown Extra · Auto-save · Session management · Commercial-use license markdownpad.com · 20 Sept 2026

Compared on markdown editors

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $14.95one-time
Supported platforms: Windows
Export formats: HTML, PDF
Publishing workflow: none
Local file support: Yes

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