Markdown Monster pricing
Markdown Monster is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 one-time per user (version 4 license).
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $99 one-time per user (version 4 license)
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free evaluation download with every feature and no stated time limit; it shows occasional evaluation notices.
| 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. |
Read from markdownmonster.west-wind.com on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Markdown Monster before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Markdown Monster
- 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.
Stated on markdownmonster.west-wind.com
How Markdown Monster's price compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Markdown Monster | $99 one-time per user (version 4 license) | No | |
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Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Markdown Monster pricing questions
Is Markdown Monster free?
No, Markdown Monster is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free evaluation download with every feature and no stated time limit; it shows occasional evaluation notices.
How much does Markdown Monster cost?
Markdown Monster lists 6 plans. Single User: $99 one-time purchase, per user, for version 4. 5 User License: $399 one-time purchase for 5 users. Lifetime License: $399 one-time purchase, per user. 10 User License: $749 one-time purchase for 10 users. 25 User License: $1,899 one-time purchase for 25 users. Site License: $5,999 one-time purchase, per organization. Prices were read from markdownmonster.west-wind.com 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.
Can I buy Markdown Monster once instead of subscribing?
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.
When were Markdown Monster's prices last checked?
On Oct 9, 2026, against markdownmonster.west-wind.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.