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QLCommonMark vs MacDown 3000
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
QLCommonMark
6.0Quick Look plugin for CommonMark and Markdown
MacDown 3000
7.5Markdown editor with live preview and syntax highlighting
| Metric | QLCommonMark | MacDown 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Productivity |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 30-day Installs | 6 | 785 |
| 90-day Installs | 31 | 1.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 175 | 2.7K |
| Version | 1.1 | 3000.0.6 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 49 | 155 |
| GitHub Forks | 3 | 12 |
| Open Issues | - | 64 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | C | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jul 24, 2017 | Dec 27, 2025 |
Reviews
QLCommonMark
QLCommonMark is a Quick Look plugin that renders CommonMark and Markdown files in macOS, offering a seamless preview experience for developers and writers. It supports a comprehensive Markdown spec and integrates well with macOS, though its last update was in 2017.
Renders CommonMark and Markdown files in macOS's Quick Look feature.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS Quick Look.
- + Supports CommonMark, handling complex documents.
- + Free and open-source under the MIT license.
Cons
- - No updates since 2017, potential compatibility issues.
- - Manual updates required as no auto-update feature.
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