Comparison
Dillinger vs StackEdit
Both are free, browser-based markdown editors. Dillinger uses the Monaco editor (VS Code), supports more cloud providers, and requires no account to start writing.
| Feature | Dillinger | StackEdit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free (paid for teams) |
| Signup required | No | Yes (Google account) |
| Editor engine | Monaco (VS Code) | CodeMirror |
| Live preview | Side-by-side | Side-by-side |
| GitHub sync | Yes | Yes |
| Dropbox sync | Yes | Yes |
| Google Drive sync | Yes | Yes |
| OneDrive sync | Yes | No |
| Bitbucket sync | Yes | No |
| PDF export | Yes | No |
| Vim keybindings | Yes | No |
| Emacs keybindings | Yes | No |
| Zen / focus mode | Yes | No |
| KaTeX math | Yes | Yes |
| Mermaid diagrams | No | Yes |
| Offline support | Yes (localStorage) | Yes (service worker) |
| Dark mode | Yes | No |
| AI-ready workflow | Yes | No |
When to choose Dillinger
- You want to start writing immediately without creating an account
- You need PDF export or Vim/Emacs keybindings
- You sync files to OneDrive or Bitbucket
- You prefer the VS Code editing experience (Monaco)
- You work with AI/LLM tools and need markdown-native formatting
When to choose StackEdit
- You need Mermaid diagram support
- You prefer service worker offline support over localStorage
- You need team collaboration features (paid plan)