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Markdown Preview vs MacDown 3000
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Markdown Preview
7.0Markdown previewer with bundled Quick Look extension
MacDown 3000
7.5Markdown editor with live preview and syntax highlighting
| Metric | Markdown Preview | MacDown 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Productivity |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 922 | 738 |
| 90-day Installs | 2.0K | 2.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 2.0K | 5.7K |
| Version | 0.0.51 | 3000.0.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.1K | 155 |
| GitHub Forks | 56 | 12 |
| Open Issues | 6 | 64 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 15, 2026 | Dec 27, 2025 |
Reviews
Markdown Preview
Markdown Preview is a sleek macOS app for viewing Markdown files with a bundled Quick Look extension. Its integration with macOS and active development make it a useful tool for developers and writers who work with Markdown daily.
Preview Markdown files with a Quick Look extension and standalone viewer.
Pros
- + Quick Look extension integration for seamless previewing
- + Auto-updates ensure the app stays current
- + MIT license allows for open modification and distribution
Cons
- - Limited community discussion beyond GitHub
- - Some UI issues reported in older versions
MacDown 3000
MacDown 3000 is a sleek Markdown editor offering live preview, syntax highlighting, and a modern interface. Ideal for macOS users seeking a reliable tool for writing and content creation.
A Markdown editor with live preview and syntax highlighting.
Pros
- + Lightweight and modern interface
- + Live preview and syntax highlighting
- + Recent updates indicate active development
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unknown license status
- - Some past bugs, though resolved