Smarkup

Windows · Mac · Linux

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Three barsScore 6.5

Smarkup is ranked #17 of 31 in markdown editors on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Smarkup plans and pricing

Free Free Free and open source · desktop app smarkup.com · 9 Oct 2026

Product: Smarkup is a minimal desktop Markdown editor built for working with prompts.
Editing modes: It offers a WYSIWYG visual editor powered by Tiptap and a raw Markdown view powered by CodeMirror.
Tabs and quick open: Users can keep multiple documents open in draggable tabs and find files with Quick Open.
Command palette: A keyboard command palette supports fuzzy search for actions such as opening files, changing editor mode, comparing files, and enabling auto-save.
Variables: Users can define and reuse highlighted {{variables}} across documents, with variables listed in the sidebar.
Diff view: The editor can compare two document versions side by side.
Themes: Smarkup has light and dark modes and can follow the system appearance.
Local storage: Files stay on the user's disk, and a built-in file watcher detects external changes and reloads files automatically.
Platforms: Downloads are listed for macOS Universal (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows (.exe installer), and Linux (AppImage and .deb).
Cost and license: The site describes Smarkup as free and open source.
Updates: The site describes the desktop app as auto-updating.
Maker: The site credits Adam as the maker.
Support: The site links to the project's GitHub repository and issue tracker.
Supported downloads: Downloads are offered for macOS Universal (Intel and Apple Silicon), Windows installer, and Linux AppImage and .deb.
Price from: Free

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