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Which Markdown viewer for Mac is right for you?
Each comparison also says where the other app is the better choice. Every page has a check date and its sources.
All apps at a glance
| App | Type | Price | Free to use | Quick Look | Mermaid | Math | Export | Live reload | macOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markko | Viewer | Free; Pro €12.99 once | Free version | Yes, free | Pro, also in Quick Look | Pro (KaTeX) | Pro: PDF, HTML | Yes | 14 |
| MacMD Viewer | Viewer | $19.99 once | No (14-day refund) | Yes | Yes, also in Quick Look | No | Yes | 14 | |
| Marked 3 | Preview for writers | $4.99 a month, $49.99 a year or $89.99 once | Free trial | No (Marked QL, $9.99) | Yes | Yes (MathJax, KaTeX) | PDF, HTML, DOCX, EPUB, RTF and more | Yes | 11 |
| QLMarkdown | Quick Look only | Free, open source | Free | Yes, its purpose | Yes | Yes (MathJax) | HTML (command line) | — | 12 |
| Markdown Better View | Viewer | $9.99 once | 14-day trial | Yes | Yes | Yes (KaTeX) | Yes | 15 | |
| Typora | Editor | $14.99 once | 15-day trial | Not stated | Yes | Yes (MathJax) | PDF, HTML, Word and more | — | 11 |
| Telescopo Markdown Studio | Viewer and editor | Free; Studio $49.99 once, or $29.99 a year | Free viewer; Studio 7-day trial | No | Yes | Yes (LaTeX) | PDF; diagrams as SVG | Yes | 15 |
Short values; prices in the currency each vendor states. Each comparison page has the details, the check date and the sources. We make Markko, so read this with that in mind.
One comparison per app
ViewerMarkko vs MacMD ViewerThe closest match: two read-only viewers with Quick Look and Mermaid. They differ in price model, math, comments and where you buy.ViewerMarkko vs Marked 3A preview tool for writers against a viewer for readers. Marked 3 exports to many formats; Markko has Quick Look, a free version and one low price.Quick LookMarkko vs QLMarkdownA free, open-source Quick Look extension against a full viewer. QLMarkdown previews in Finder; Markko also opens the file to read.ViewerMarkko vs Markdown Better ViewTwo Mac App Store viewers in the same price range. One includes everything for $9.99; the other is free with a Pro upgrade.EditorMarkko vs TyporaAn editor against a viewer. Typora is for writing on three platforms; Markko is for reading on the Mac and never changes the file.ViewerMarkko vs Telescopo Markdown StudioA Markdown workspace with an editor and AI against a viewer for readers. Telescopo needs macOS 15 and has no Quick Look; Markko has both.
Read your Markdown in MarkkoFree on the Mac App Store. Quick Look, live reload and themes included.
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