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Markra vs MDedit

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

Markra

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Markra combines local Markdown editing with optional AI review and desktop or web access. It is a fit for users who want to keep documents as Markdown files, provided they are comfortable configuring a provider for AI features.

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MDedit

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Choose MDedit if you want a free Markdown editor with local file handling, multiple editing views, and offline exports. Its browser sessions cannot open Markdown files directly from disk, and unsigned desktop builds may prompt an operating-system warning.

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The facts

	Markra	MDedit
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	markra.app	github.com
On markdown editors	#7 of 31	#11 of 31

Markra: what it does well

Works with ordinary local Markdown files.
Writing does not require an account.
Supports WYSIWYG and source editing.
AI edits require user approval.
Available on desktop and in a web editor.

What to know first

AI features require a configured provider.
Provider keys and custom headers are stored in local settings.
Exported settings can include provider credentials.
WebDAV is the listed note-sync provider.

MDedit: what it does well

Free and MIT-licensed.
Synchronized Edit, Split, and Preview modes.
Supports Mermaid diagrams and KaTeX math.
Exports to HTML, PNG, PDF, CSV, and SVG.
Local recovery snapshots restore workspace state.

What to know first

Browser sessions cannot resolve Markdown files on disk.
Imported desktop attachments are limited to 20 MiB each.
Desktop builds are unsigned and may trigger an operating-system warning.

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