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MarkMyWords

Paid#28 of 31 in Markdown Editors

MarkMyWords: A focused macOS writing app for Markdown editing, previews, and document exports. Ranked #28 of 31 in Markdown Editors by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for mac writers needing markup and document exports.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
30-day trial
Best for
Mac writers needing markup and document exports
Free plan
No
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports Markdown and multiple markup languages with live previews
- Exports to RTF, DOC, ODT, HTML, and PDF
- Includes outlines, attachments, text clips, and JavaScript plugins
Where it doesn't
- Runs on macOS only
- No free plan is offered
- Has no publishing workflow

Our verdict on MarkMyWords

MarkMyWords is a macOS desktop document editor for authors and other writers who work with Markdown and related markup languages. Its local writing workflow combines Markdown editing with live formatted-text and HTML previews, custom CSS styles, distraction-free writing, document outlines, file navigation, attachments, and text statistics. It is suited to solo writers and small teams who want a Mac application for drafting, organizing, and exporting documents rather than a publishing platform.

The paid application is distributed through the Mac App Store, and the vendor offers a 30-day unrestricted demo. The published plan is centered on MarkMyWords, with Markdown editing and live preview as its listed highlights. The application supports macOS 10.13 or later. Its local-file approach may fit writers who prefer desktop documents, while its macOS-only availability limits it to Apple desktop workflows. Email is the listed support channel.

MarkMyWords stands out through the breadth of its writing and export toolkit. Text clips support keyword-based insertion, while TextBundle and Textpack support add structured document handling. JavaScript-based plugins extend the application, and exports cover RTF, DOC, ODT, HTML, and PDF. Those capabilities make it a practical choice for writers who move drafts into different document formats or need more than a basic Markdown editor. It is less suitable for teams needing browser access, cross-platform availability, or a publishing workflow. Choose it for focused Mac-based writing with flexible markup and export needs; choose an alternative if collaboration, online publishing, or non-macOS support is central.

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MarkMyWords pricing

Plans 30-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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MarkMyWords fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Supported platforms	macOS
Export formats	RTF, DOC, ODT, HTML, PDF, Textbundle, Textpack
Publishing workflow	None
Real-time collaboration	Not verified
Markdown flavor	Custom
Cloud sync	Not verified
Local file support	Yes
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	30-day trial (source)
Website	xelaton.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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