MD2PDF vs StackEdit — which to use
StackEdit is a classic in-browser Markdown editor focused on syncing with cloud drives. MD2PDF focuses on beautiful PDF/HTML/image export: 11 visual styles, live preview, Mermaid diagrams, and an AI Skill / REST API for agent workflows.
| Feature | MD2PDF | StackEdit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free (with ads) / paid |
| Install required | No | No |
| Visual style options | 11 styles | Fewer options |
| PDF export | Native — preserves style | Via browser print |
| Share by URL | Encrypted, short link | Via Google Drive sync |
| Mermaid diagrams | Built-in | Built-in |
| Auto table of contents | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud sync (Drive, Dropbox) | No — URL sharing | Yes |
| AI-agent ready | Claude Skill + API | No |
You care about final output — beautiful, styled PDFs and shareable previews. Ideal for sending documents to non-technical recipients or letting AI agents produce polished files.
You rely on Google Drive / Dropbox sync for a team Markdown workflow and don't need styled PDF export.
Yes. Source code is on GitHub under the MIT license.
Once the page loads, the editor and export run entirely in your browser. Sharing by URL requires network access to save to Cloudflare KV.
Yes. MD2PDF exposes a REST API, an installable Claude Skill, and WebMCP for direct agent interaction.