## Comparison

ShowMeMyMD vs Marked 2

Two Markdown previewers, different eras. Marked 2 pioneered the preview-only category on Mac and earned a loyal following. ShowMeMyMD is the modern successor — built with SwiftUI, native on Apple Silicon, and actively maintained.

## Side by Side

The key differences

	ShowMeMyMD	Marked 2
Price	$2.99	$14
Built With	SwiftUI (native)	Older frameworks
Apple Silicon	Native	Rosetta
Editing	Code & Split modes	No editing — pairs with external editor
Themes	4 built-in	Custom CSS
GitHub Callouts	Yes	No
Copy as Rich Text	Yes	Limited
Writing Analysis	No	Yes — word repetition, readability
Last Updated	Active	Infrequent

## Choose Marked 2 if...

Marked 2 still has its strengths

Marked 2 was a genuinely pioneering app. If your workflow depends on its unique capabilities, it may still be the right choice.

>You rely on writing analysis tools — readability scores, word repetition detection, keyword density
>You use custom preprocessors or custom CSS themes
>You pair it with BBEdit, Sublime Text, or another editor as a dedicated preview companion
>You need advanced export options for specific publishing workflows

## Choose ShowMeMyMD if...

ShowMeMyMD is the modern alternative

If you want a self-contained Markdown app that’s fast, modern, and actively maintained, ShowMeMyMD picks up where Marked 2 left off.

>You want a self-contained viewer and editor — no need for a separate app
>You want native SwiftUI performance on Apple Silicon, no Rosetta
>You need GitHub-style callouts (note, tip, important, warning, caution)
>You want to spend $2.99 instead of $14
>You want an app that's actively maintained and getting regular updates
>You need to copy rendered Markdown as rich text for emails and docs

## Learn More

See the full feature breakdown on Markdown Viewer for Mac, or read our other comparisons: ShowMeMyMD vs Typora and Best Markdown Editor for Mac.

The modern Markdown previewer for Mac

$2.99. One-time purchase. No subscription. Native SwiftUI.

$2.99 · macOS 14+