About StackEdit
StackEdit is a free, full-featured Markdown editor that runs in your browser with live preview, scroll sync, and offline support. It connects to Google Drive, Dropbox, and GitHub for storage and can publish directly to Blogger, WordPress, and Zendesk.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free with no account required to start writing
- Browser-based — nothing to install on Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Strong cloud integrations with Google Drive, Dropbox, and GitHub
- Supports advanced Markdown extensions like LaTeX and UML
- Open-source codebase available for self-hosting
Cons
- Interface feels dated compared to modern Markdown editors
- Real-time multi-user collaboration is limited
- Hosted version receives infrequent updates
- Publishing integrations (Blogger, Zendesk) feel legacy
Key Features
Live Preview with Scroll Sync
Edit Markdown on one side and see formatted output rendered in real time on the other, with synchronized scrolling.
WYSIWYG Controls
Toolbar shortcuts and syntax highlighting make Markdown approachable for users unfamiliar with the syntax.
Cloud Sync
Save and load documents from Google Drive, Dropbox, and GitHub so your files travel with you across devices.
Publish to Blogs
Push posts directly to Blogger, WordPress, and Zendesk without copy-pasting from another editor.
Extended Markdown
Supports GitHub Flavored Markdown, CommonMark, and Markdown Extra, plus LaTeX math, UML diagrams, and emoji.
Offline Mode
Works as a Progressive Web App so you can keep writing without an internet connection.
Workspaces & Comments
Organize documents into workspaces and leave inline comments for collaborative review.
Open Source
Source code is available on GitHub, so you can self-host or audit how your data is handled.
Pricing
- Full Markdown editor with live preview
- Google Drive, Dropbox, and GitHub sync
- Publish to Blogger, WordPress, Zendesk
- LaTeX, UML, and extended Markdown
- Offline PWA support
Best For
Technical Documentation
Draft READMEs, API docs, and engineering notes in Markdown with GitHub sync.
Blog Drafting
Write posts in distraction-free Markdown and publish straight to WordPress or Blogger.
Academic Writing
Use LaTeX support to mix prose with mathematical equations for papers and notes.
Cross-Device Note-Taking
Sync Markdown notes through Google Drive or Dropbox to access them from any browser.
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