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MarkText vs Microsoft Word
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.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
MarkText combines multiple Markdown editing modes with support for diagrams, math, and common writing features. It is a desktop option for writers who need local files and PDF or HTML export, rather than a publishing workflow or mobile app.
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Word covers document editing across web, mobile, and desktop, with offline editing and collaboration. The free plan is web-based; desktop Word and additional storage appear in paid plans.
Visit Microsoft WordThe facts
| MarkText | Microsoft Word | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Microsoft 365 Business Basic: $7 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | marktext.me | microsoft.com |
| On text app | #7 of 24 | #11 of 24 |
MarkText: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT License
- Supports local files and requires no account
- Exports documents as PDF or self-contained HTML
- Includes 33 themes, customizable with CSS
What to know first
- No mobile apps are listed
- No publishing workflow is listed
- macOS requires version 11 or later
- Windows requires version 10 or 11
Microsoft Word: what it does well
- Free web plan includes sharing and real-time collaboration
- Supports offline editing and track changes
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows
- Desktop plans include up to 1 TB of cloud storage
What to know first
- Free plan is Word for the web
- Microsoft 365 Personal costs $9.99 a month
- Maximum document size is 512 MB
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