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Dillinger vs StackEdit

Both stand on text app. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Dillinger

Free plan Web

Dillinger combines a live Markdown preview with file import, export, and supported storage integrations at no cost. Note that offline work uses local drafts, while cloud sync depends on connectivity.

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StackEdit combines browser-based Markdown editing with offline access, collaboration, sync, and publishing workflows. It is listed as free and open source, with support for several Markdown variants and export formats.

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The facts

	Dillinger	StackEdit
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dillinger.io	stackedit.io
On text app	#6 of 24	#2 of 24

Dillinger: what it does well

Free plan has no signup or usage limits.
Preview renders Markdown as you type.
Exports Markdown, styled HTML, and PDF.
Works offline after the initial load.
Offers GitHub, Dropbox, Drive, OneDrive, and Bitbucket integrations.

What to know first

Cloud sync requires connectivity.
Offline editing begins only after the initial load.
Available platform is web.

StackEdit: what it does well

Works offline and supports local files.
Merges simultaneous edits by collaborators.
Syncs with Google Drive, Dropbox, and GitHub.
Exports Markdown, HTML, and PDF.

What to know first

The product is described as an in-browser editor.
Its Markdown flavor is listed as custom.

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