Factual comparison
A documented comparison based on official product pages.
KatanA and Typora overlap on Markdown, but they are not the same product shape.
This page focuses on verifiable differences such as preview model, platform support, workspace navigation, diagram scope, and pricing. If a claim is not clearly documented, it is left out.
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Official sources only
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No speculative claims
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Links to both products
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Documented differences
| Category | KatanA | Typora |
|---|---|---|
| Preview model | Split-view preview with source and rendered output side by side | Single live preview without a separate preview window |
| Workspace navigation | Open a folder, use an integrated file tree, and work across multiple tabs | Use a file tree panel, articles side panel, and outline panel |
| Diagram support | README documents Mermaid, PlantUML, and Draw.io support | Official site documents diagrams including Mermaid, flowchart, and sequence |
| Platforms | macOS only, with Apple Silicon and Intel support | macOS, Windows, and Linux downloads are listed |
| License / pricing | Open-source under the MIT License | One-time payment, up to 3 devices, with a 15-day free trial |
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How this comparison is kept factual
- KatanA facts come from the public repository README and product documentation.
- Typora facts come from typora.io and support.typora.io.
- If a feature or workflow is not clearly documented in those sources, it is not asserted here.