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Markdown Viewer vs Nowly

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Markdown Viewer compared with Nowly
DetailMarkdown Viewer logo Markdown ViewerNowly logo Nowly
What it doesOpen, read, annotate and export local and web Markdown files in Chrome or Edge Discord Rich Presence for any website
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingNot given Not given
Key features
  • Folder browsing and file navigation with reading position memory
  • Document outline and search across folder or document
  • Highlights, underlines, and comments linked to source
  • Diagram rendering including Mermaid, Graphviz, PlantUML and Vega-Lite
  • Math rendering with KaTeX and syntax-highlighted code
  • Multiple views as document, mind map, or presentation
  • Export to HTML, Word, PDF, PNG, SVG and JPEG
  • Customizable document themes and background skins
  • Localized interface in 15 languages
  • All processing and data stored locally on device
  • Browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Chromium-based browsers
  • Desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Library of installable presence scripts
  • Automatic updates of title, artwork, and playback state
  • Local processing with no servers involved
  • Optional analytics disabled by default
  • Signed official presences verified before distribution
  • Support for 50 presences in the library
  • Custom activity creation for unlisted platforms
What makes it different
  • Works offline with no account required
  • Renders technical Markdown inline including diagrams, math and code
  • Multiple connected views of the same file as document, mind map or presentation
  • Export to multiple formats without modifying the original Markdown
  • Local bridge design using dedicated desktop app for direct Discord connection
  • Installable presence library grows independently without requiring extension updates
  • Open source code allows community contributions and custom presence creation
  • No ads or subscriptions; optional donations support development
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 no change since last check3 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)2220
Referring domains (Majestic)3915

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