Constly AlternativesText Editors and other similar apps like Constly

Constly is described as 'WYSIWYG Markdown editor for macOS, Windows and Linux. It renders Markdown inline as you type - headings, bold, lists, tables, KaTeX math and Mermaid diagrams all appear in place, with the raw marks showing only where your cursor is' and is a Text Editor in the office & productivity category. There are seven alternatives to Constly for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Constly alternative is Obsidian, which is free. Other great apps like Constly are Joplin, Typora, Clearly Markdown and MarkText.

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  1. Obsidian icon

    Obsidian

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    Privacy-oriented note-taking app for non-linear thinking, blending knowledge graph creation with wiki-style linking. Supports Markdown, end-to-end encryption, and plugins for customization. Offers distraction-free mode, tags, themes, syntax highlighting, and operates offline without tracking.

    348 Obsidian alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Snapcraft
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Safari
    • AppImage
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  2. Joplin icon

    Joplin

     946 likes

    Open source app for managing notes and to-dos with Markdown support. Syncs seamlessly across devices using services like Dropbox and OneDrive. Offers end-to-end encrypted synchronicity, offline access, rich import/export options, and a Web Clipper for browsers.

    227 Joplin alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Cloudron
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Termux
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  4. Typora icon

    Typora

     335 likes

    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file management with tree and articles panels, and content organization through an outline panel.

    213 Typora alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Visual Studio Code
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    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file manag...

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    Clearly Markdown

     22 likes

    Clean, native Markdown editor for macOS with syntax highlighting, real-time GitHub Flavored Markdown and Mermaid diagram preview, KaTeX math support, synchronized side-by-side editing, QuickLook integration, PDF export, format shortcuts, and no subscriptions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  7. MarkText icon

    MarkText

     122 likes

    Open-source Markdown editor on Mac, Windows, and Linux offering real-time preview, clean interface, and various themes. Supports math expressions, exports HTML/PDF, allows image pasting, and more.

    134 MarkText alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    GitHub Flavored Markdown
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  9. iA Writer icon

    iA Writer

     99 likes

    iA Writer is a pro tool for focused writing in Markdown, a simple formatting language. It offers features like Focus Mode, Style Check, Syntax Highlight, Wikilinks, and cross-platform compatibility.

    148 iA Writer alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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  10. TypoZen icon

    TypoZen

     2 likes

    TypoZen is a Markdown editor and an ePub reader in one quiet window: somewhere to write in the morning and somewhere to read in the evening, without switching apps or going near the internet.

    101 TypoZen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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    Reading an ePub in two-column mode: a true two-page spread, the publisher's own layout, and your chosen theme.
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