## Comparison
ShowMeMyMD vs Typora
Two great Markdown apps built for different workflows. Typora is a powerful WYSIWYG editor. ShowMeMyMD is a fast, native viewer. Here's an honest look at how they compare.
## Side by side
The key differences
| ShowMeMyMD | Typora | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $14.99 |
| Approach | Viewer-first | Editor-first WYSIWYG |
| Platform | macOS-native SwiftUI | Electron (cross-platform) |
| Cold start | Instant | Noticeable delay |
| Copy as Rich Text | Built-in | Not available |
| Themes | 4 built-in | Custom CSS |
| File size | Lightweight | Heavier (Electron) |
| Editing | Basic code mode | Full WYSIWYG |
## Choose Typora if...
Typora is great when you need to write
Typora is a genuinely excellent app. If your workflow is writing-heavy, it might be the better choice.
- >You need a full WYSIWYG Markdown editor
- >You work cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- >You want deeply customizable CSS themes
- >You write long-form Markdown daily
## Choose ShowMeMyMD if...
ShowMeMyMD is built for reading
If you mostly open .md files to read them, not edit them, ShowMeMyMD is the faster, cheaper, more focused option.
- >You mostly read Markdown — READMEs, docs, notes
- >You want instant preview without launching an IDE
- >You need to copy rendered Markdown as rich text
- >You want a native macOS app that opens in under a second
- >You're tired of paying $15+ for something simpler
## Learn more
Learn more about why ShowMeMyMD is the best Markdown viewer for Mac, or see how copying Markdown as rich text works.
Just need to read your Markdown?
$2.99. One-time purchase. No subscription. No Electron.
Download on theMac App Store