MD2PDF vs Typora — which to use
Typora is a beloved desktop Markdown editor — but it requires a paid license, installation on each machine, and lives locally. MD2PDF is free, browser-based, with shareable URLs, an AI Skill, and a REST API for automation.
| Feature | MD2PDF | Typora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Paid ($14.99) |
| Install required | No — browser | Yes — desktop app |
| Platform | Any browser | macOS/Win/Linux |
| Live preview | Yes — split view | Yes — WYSIWYG |
| Visual styles | 11 built-in | Themes (CSS) |
| Shareable URLs | Yes — encrypted | No |
| Mermaid diagrams | Built-in | Built-in |
| Auto table of contents | Yes | Yes |
| AI-agent ready | Claude Skill + API | No |
You want a polished editor with shareable links, no install, and no license fee. Ideal for collaborators, AI agents, and anyone switching between devices.
You write long-form locally, prefer WYSIWYG, and don't mind paying for a native app.
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.