Markdown Monster discounts and coupons
4 offers stated by Markdown Monster itself (lifetime license and other savings). Its paid plans start at $99 one-time per user (version 4 license).
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on Markdown Monster’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer Markdown Monster states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
Markdown Monster discounts it states itself
- Lifetime licenseLifetime single-user license for $399
The Lifetime License includes all future major-version upgrades for one user, against $99 for a license tied to version 4.
Stated on markdownmonster.west-wind.com - Other savingsUpgrade from an earlier version for $49
Holders of a version 1, 2 or 3 single-user license can move to version 4 for $49. Version 3 licenses bought on or after December 1, 2024 upgrade free.
Stated on markdownmonster.west-wind.com - Other savingsFree licenses for Microsoft MVPs and employees
Microsoft MVPs, ASP.NET Insiders, Microsoft employees and staff of companies that give free tools to the MVP program can apply for a free license.
Stated on markdownmonster.west-wind.com - Other savingsLocation-adjusted discount on application
People in countries where the list price is prohibitive can apply for a discounted license, adjusted for their location using the Big Mac Index.
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Try Markdown Monster before you pay
- Free trial
- Free evaluation download with every feature and no stated time limit; it shows occasional evaluation notices.
What Markdown Monster costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Single User | $99one-time purchase, per user, for version 4 | A perpetual license for one person on any number of machines, with free minor updates and a 60-day money-back guarantee. |
| 5 User License | $399one-time purchase for 5 users | The same perpetual version 4 license for five users. |
| Lifetime License | $399one-time purchase, per user | A single-user license that includes every future major-version upgrade at no further cost. |
| 10 User License | $749one-time purchase for 10 users | The same perpetual version 4 license for ten users. |
| 25 User License | $1,899one-time purchase for 25 users | The same perpetual version 4 license for twenty-five users. |
| Site License | $5,999one-time purchase, per organization | Any number of users within a single organization, with a 5-year free upgrade guarantee. |
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Markdown Monster discount questions
Is there a Markdown Monster coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on Markdown Monster's own pages, as read on Oct 9, 2026, so none is listed here. What Markdown Monster does state: lifetime single-user license for $399, upgrade from an earlier version for $49, free licenses for microsoft mvps and employees and location-adjusted discount on application. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against markdownmonster.west-wind.com.
How can I get Markdown Monster cheaper?
Lifetime single-user license for $399. The Lifetime License includes all future major-version upgrades for one user, against $99 for a license tied to version 4. This page lists 3 more ways it states.
Can I pay for Markdown Monster once instead of every month?
Lifetime single-user license for $399. The Lifetime License includes all future major-version upgrades for one user, against $99 for a license tied to version 4.
Does Markdown Monster have a student discount?
No student or education price was stated on Markdown Monster's own pages, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
Does Markdown Monster have a free trial?
Yes. Free evaluation download with every feature and no stated time limit; it shows occasional evaluation notices.
What is a cheaper alternative to Markdown Monster?
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