The remark Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about remark in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
remark
The Insider’s Guide
Markdown-driven slideshow tool that runs in the browser
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among presentation tools, read from remark’s own pages.
Made by gnab (open-source project) · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from remark’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on remark’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 65 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade
remark is an open-source tool that turns Markdown text into a slideshow in the browser. The deck is a plain HTML file styled with CSS, so it can be kept in version control and shown offline. It has a presenter mode, syntax highlighting and touch navigation.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about remark, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is free and open source, and it assumes you know HTML and CSS because there is no editor.
- 1
Best for slides written in markdown
Remark turns a markdown file into a browser slideshow.
- 2
It is free
remark has no paid plan at all. Free under the MIT license.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Markdown slides
Slides are written in Markdown with extensions, separated by lines of dashes.
- 5
Presenter mode
A presenter view with a cloned slideshow window.
- 6
Syntax highlighting
Supports a range of languages in code blocks.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 65 of 89
That is against the other presentation tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
remark is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
remark at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- gnab (open-source project)
- Category
- Presentations
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for slides written in markdown
Remark turns a markdown file into a browser slideshow. It is free and open source, and it assumes you know HTML and CSS because there is no editor.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free under an open licence that anyone can download and run, with no server to host. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole thing is free, with no plan to outgrow. |
| Features | C | It shows markdown as slides and does that job fully. The vendor's page is short, and the listing says to check GitHub for maintenance activity. |
| Ease of use | D | You write the deck in code or markup and run it yourself, with no visual editor. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Runs in the browser from a file you keep. No apps and no integrations listed. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who remark is for
- Fits if you write notes in markdown
- Works for developers who keep slides in version control
Who it is not for
- Not for you if you want to drag shapes around, as there is no visual editor
- Skip it if you need to know it is kept up, since the site does not say
- Watch out: you need HTML and CSS to change how it looks
Good to know
Good for
- People comfortable with HTML and CSS
- Teams that track slides in Git
- Technical talks that need highlighted code
Worth knowing
- Aimed at people who know HTML and CSS; there is no visual editor.
- The project's own site describes it simply; check the GitHub repository for current maintenance activity.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
remark is free to use.
Free under an open licence that anyone can download and run, with no server to host.
Open source
$0
MIT-licensed code on GitHub.
The free plan
Free under the MIT license.
Read from remarkjs.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Markdown-driven slideshow tool that runs in the browser. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, works offline, Markdown, presentations.
It shows markdown as slides and does that job fully.
- Markdown slides
- Slides are written in Markdown with extensions, separated by lines of dashes.
- Presenter mode
- A presenter view with a cloned slideshow window.
- Syntax highlighting
- Supports a range of languages in code blocks.
- Slide scaling
- Slides scale to different screen sizes.
- Touch support
- Swipe to move between slides on phones and tablets.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
remark is made by gnab (open-source project).
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
65/89
Other presentation tools it is graded above
remark's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 65 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade, and level with 12.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 77 of 89) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
remark has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 90 presentation tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. remark’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 75 of 89
- AFree plan and trialAbove 77 of 89
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 89
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 89
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 3 of 89
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 72 presentation tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. remark is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
remark is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 65 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade.
What you could make
- Markdown: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A slide editor.
What this rests on. remark’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Marp, Slidev, reveal.js, Spectacle and impress.js
The 5 tools remark is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Marp
Free
- 2.6GPA
Slidev
Free
- 2.6GPA
reveal.js
Free
- 2.6GPA
Spectacle
Free
- 2.6GPA
impress.js
Free
Open-source presentation framework using CSS3 transforms.
- remark also covers Markdown.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is remark free?
Yes. remark is free to use. Free under the MIT license.
How much does remark cost?
remark lists one plan. Open source: $0.
What platforms does remark work on?
remark is available on Web.
Does remark have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. remark is listed for Web.
Does remark have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. remark is listed for Web.
Is remark open source?
Yes. remark is open source, according to its own site.
Does remark work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes remark?
remark is made by gnab (open-source project).
What are the alternatives to remark?
The closest alternatives to remark in our directory are Marp, Slidev, reveal.js, Spectacle and impress.js.
How does remark compare with other presentation tools?
remark's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 65 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade, and level with 12.
Is remark good value for money?
ToolGPA grades remark A for value for money. remark has no paid plan. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4.
Could I make my own version of remark?
remark is free, so making your own would save you nothing. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.6 is higher than 65 of the 89 other presentation tools we grade.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from remark’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from remark's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by gnab (open-source project). Prices change, so check remarkjs.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- remark, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/remark
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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