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Head-to-head · Markdown Editors

StackEdit vs Dillinger

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score StackEdit #1 in Markdown Editors 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit StackEdit
Dillinger #4 in Markdown Editors 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Dillinger

StackEdit leads on 0 checks, Dillinger on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStackEdit · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresStackEdit · 3 of 3

StackEdit scores higher on our rubric for markdown editors: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

StackEdit is the better fit for free web editing and publishing. Dillinger is the better fit for free browser-based editing with cloud files.

  • StackEdit fits best

    Free web editing and publishing

  • Dillinger fits best

    Free browser-based editing with cloud files

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Side by side

Feature StackEdit 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Dillinger 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #1 in Markdown Editors #4 in Markdown Editors
Best for Free web editing and publishing Free browser-based editing with cloud files
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Support Community Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features StackEdit 3/3 · Dillinger 2/3
Real-time collaboration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Cloud sync ✓ ✓
Local file support ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, chrome_extension, self_hosted web
Export formats Markdown, HTML, PDF Markdown, HTML, PDF
Publishing workflow Cms Not checked yet
Markdown flavor Custom Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source editing across web, Chrome extension, and self-hosted deployments
  • Syncs with Google Drive, Dropbox, and GitHub, with offline writing
  • Publishes to Blogger, WordPress, and Zendesk and exports Markdown, HTML, and PDF
  • Monaco editor with syntax highlighting, cursors, search, and autocompletion
  • Live side-by-side preview with synchronized scrolling
  • Cloud connections plus Markdown, HTML, and PDF export
Cons
  • Its custom Markdown flavor may require adaptation across other Markdown tools
  • Publishing targets focus on Blogger, WordPress, and Zendesk
  • The extension experience is centered on Chrome
  • Available as a web application rather than a desktop editor
  • Offline core editing starts only after the initial load
  • Export options are limited to Markdown, styled HTML, and PDF
Our verdict

StackEdit is a browser-based Markdown editor for individuals and teams that need to write, format, review, synchronize, and publish documents. Its interface combines Markdown syntax highlighting, WYSIWYG formatting controls, live preview,…

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Dillinger is a free, open-source Markdown editor that runs in the browser. It is aimed at developers, technical writers, and other users creating README files, documentation, blog posts, or structured prompts. Core editing requires no…

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  1. StackEditMarkdown Editors 9.2Free plan
  2. DillingerMarkdown Editors 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • StackEdit — where it wins

    • Free, open-source editing across web, Chrome extension, and self-hosted deployments
    • Syncs with Google Drive, Dropbox, and GitHub, with offline writing
    • Publishes to Blogger, WordPress, and Zendesk and exports Markdown, HTML, and PDF

    Where it doesn't

    • Its custom Markdown flavor may require adaptation across other Markdown tools
    • Publishing targets focus on Blogger, WordPress, and Zendesk
    • The extension experience is centered on Chrome

  • Dillinger — where it wins

    • Monaco editor with syntax highlighting, cursors, search, and autocompletion
    • Live side-by-side preview with synchronized scrolling
    • Cloud connections plus Markdown, HTML, and PDF export

    Where it doesn't

    • Available as a web application rather than a desktop editor
    • Offline core editing starts only after the initial load
    • Export options are limited to Markdown, styled HTML, and PDF

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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