Essayist vs HackMD
| Essayist | HackMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $6.67/mo | $5/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS | Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | — |
| Mobile apps | Yes | — |
| Export formats | standard | |
| Paid from | — | $5/user/mo |
| Publishing tools | — | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | — | Yes |
| Version history | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Writing Apps. On The Geeks Club, HackMD scores higher on our published basis.