Markdown is still one of the best ways to write for the web. It’s simple, clean, and gets out of the way so you can focus on your words. Whether you're working on a blog post, writing docs, or just jotting down notes, Markdown keeps things straightforward.
There are plenty of great tools out there to help you get the most out of Markdown. Here’s a look at some of the best options in 2025, whether you're a developer, a writer, or somewhere in between.
Obsidian is perfect if you’re the kind of person who has a folder full of Markdown notes and wants to make sense of them. It connects your notes together with backlinks and a graph view, turning your plain text into something more powerful. It works offline and never locks you into a specific system.
Typora gives you a live preview of your Markdown content as you type. No split-screen editor or preview panels, just your words styled in real time. It’s great if you want a clean, minimal interface that still respects the structure of your content.
If you’re already using Visual Studio Code, you don’t need to go far. With a few extensions, it becomes a solid Markdown editor. You get syntax highlighting, previews, and support for tables, math, and diagrams. It’s especially handy for writing technical content alongside your code.
MarkText is a clean, open-source Markdown editor that works across platforms. It doesn’t try to do too much. It just gives you a good writing experience with a live preview and support for common Markdown features. A good choice if you want something that’s easy to use and free.
Dillinger is a web-based Markdown editor that’s been around for years. It’s simple, doesn’t require any setup, and supports exporting to HTML, PDF, and Markdown. It’s useful when you’re away from your main writing setup or just need to write something quickly.
iA Writer puts a lot of care into the writing experience. It has a focused mode that lets you zero in on one sentence at a time and exports beautifully. It’s a favorite among writers who care about both words and design.
Zettlr is built for people working on bigger writing projects like books, research papers, or long-form documentation. It supports citations, integrates with Zotero, and helps you organize your files without relying on a complicated folder structure.
If you’re using any of the editors above, hosted.md is being built with you in mind. The idea is simple: write your content in whichever Markdown tool you prefer, then use hosted.md to turn it into a website without needing Git, build scripts, or command-line tools.
Just focus on writing. hosted.md will take care of the rest.
Markdown continues to be a solid choice for writing in 2025, and the tools around it are only getting better. Whether you’re a developer documenting a project or a writer looking for a clean space to draft your next post, there’s something in this list that will fit your workflow. Pair that with a simple way to publish, and you’ve got a setup that’s fast, flexible, and built to last.
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