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Marklet alternatives for Mac

Marklet: Write Markdown on your Mac in a single clean pane, where formatting appears as you type and the file stays plain text. Below are 8 other independent Mac writing apps we track, closest match first (by shared categories). Each card shows the maker’s confirmed 2026 Black Friday deal, or last year’s offer, clearly labeled.

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MarkletNew

Mac app · Writing · Mac

Write Markdown on your Mac in a single clean pane, where formatting appears as you type and the file stays plain text.

Free download until Sep 2027 · confirmed by the maker Free download until Sep 2027. Any Mac that runs the direct build from getmarklet.com before then keeps a free license for good; the Mac App Store version of the same app is $2.99

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CozyNew

Mac app · iOS app · Mac, Windows, iOS

A calm, private place to journal on your computer and phone, saving every entry as a file you own forever.

Live 2026 deal · confirmed by the maker 50% off one-time licenses: Cozy Standard $49 → $24.50, Cozy Forever $89 → $44.50; applied automatically at checkout, no code needed; now through Nov 30, 2026
30%off now

Marked 3

Mac app · Writing · Mac

Preview your Markdown beautifully as you write, proofread it closely and export polished PDF or Word documents.

Upcoming 2026 deal · confirmed by the maker Starts Nov 25, 2026. 30% off with code BLACKFRIDAY26, Nov 25 - Dec 2, 2026. Applies to the intro pricing and only to the Permanent Unlock (intro $69.99, regular $89.99). Other prices on markedapp.com/pricing: monthly $2.99 intro ($4.99 regular), yearly $29.99 intro ($49.99 regular), intro pricing for a limited time; Marked 3 Pro on the Mac App Store is $69.99 one-time
30%off now

Turn a folder of Apple Notes into a fast, good-looking blog on your own domain, updated automatically when you edit.

Live 2026 deal · confirmed by the maker 30% off all paid plans (Lite, Pro, Enterprise) for the first 12 months with code BLACKFRIDAY2026, Nov 9 to Dec 2, 2026
25%off now

EagleFiler

Mac app · Productivity · Mac

Collect files, emails, web pages and notes into one searchable library on your Mac, stored as ordinary files.

Upcoming 2026 deal · confirmed by the maker Starts Nov 20, 2026. 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY2026, Nov 20-30, 2026
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Mellel

Mac app · Writing · Mac

Write long documents like theses and books on your Mac with automatic references, notes, structured headings and smart styles.

Live 2026 deal · confirmed by the maker 25% off all products (new licenses, upgrades and bundles) with code MELLELBF26, Nov 27 to Dec 1, 2026
25%off now

Scrivener

Mac app · Productivity · Mac, Windows

Draft a long manuscript in sections, with research and notes kept beside the text.

Upcoming 2026 deal · confirmed by the maker Starts Nov 27, 2026. 25% off Scrivener and Scapple for macOS or Windows with code FRIDAY2026. Valid Black Friday through Cyber Monday (Nov 27–30, 2026)
20%off now

Presend

Mac app · AI · Web, Browser, Mac

A last safety check for your emails and chats that stops exposed secrets, private data, misaddressed messages and robotic AI wording.

Upcoming 2026 deal · confirmed by the maker Starts Nov 24, 2026. 20% off all paid plans with code BF20, Nov 24 - Dec 1, 2026
20%off now

Smultron

Mac app · Productivity · Mac

A friendly, affordable text and code editor for Mac with syntax coloring, bookmarks, advanced find and file comparison.

Live 2026 deal · confirmed by the maker 20% OFF, automatically applied (Black Friday 2026, confirmed by the maker)

“Alternative” here means the same category in our directory, not a feature-by-feature comparison; check each maker’s site for details. More: all writing apps for Mac, all alternatives pages.

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