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sbarex QLMarkdown vs MarkEdit

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

sbarex QLMarkdown

8.0
Developer Tools

Quick Look generator for Markdown files

MarkEdit

8.0
Productivity

Markdown editor

Metric sbarex QLMarkdown MarkEdit
Category Developer Tools Productivity
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4.0K 2.5K
90-day Installs 10.1K 4.9K
365-day Installs 24.0K 9.3K
Version 1.5.1 1.32.0
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.4K 3.8K
GitHub Forks 65 146
Open Issues 25 2
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language C++ Swift
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 15, 2013 Jan 10, 2024

Reviews

sbarex QLMarkdown

QLMarkdown is a macOS Quick Look extension that enables users to preview Markdown files directly in Finder. It is particularly useful for developers and anyone who works with Markdown files, offering a seamless and efficient way to review content without opening the file. The app is actively maintained, ensuring it stays up-to-date with the latest macOS features.

QLMarkdown allows users to preview Markdown files using macOS's Quick Look feature.

Pros

  • + Quick and efficient Markdown file previewing
  • + Auto-updates keep the app current
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - Persistent dialog issues may disrupt user experience
  • - Scrolling problems can affect usability

MarkEdit

MarkEdit is a free, open-source Markdown editor with a clean, minimal interface. It offers real-time preview, syntax highlighting, and iCloud sync, making it ideal for writers, developers, and content creators who work with Markdown.

MarkEdit allows users to write and edit Markdown files with real-time preview and syntax highlighting.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Clean, minimal interface
  • + Real-time preview and syntax highlighting

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Occasional bugs reported in the past