MarkNode is free to use, with optional paid tiers that unlock advanced editing, mind map editing, and cloud features. This page covers what is included at each tier, how to sign in, and where to manage your subscription.
The Three Tiers
| Tier | What you get |
|---|---|
| Free | Markdown editing, preview, outline (read-only), mind map (read-only), single project window |
| Pro | Everything in Free, plus full mind map editing, themes, find & replace, multi-cursor, Git integration, terminal, DOCX export, multi-window |
| Ultimate | Everything in Pro, plus the AI writing assistant, real-time team collaboration, and priority support |
Pro is a one-time purchase that grants a perpetual license, including all future Pro updates. Ultimate is a subscription that adds cloud features on top of Pro. If you already own a Pro license and want Ultimate, you qualify for a discounted Owner’s Rate for as long as you keep the subscription active.
For current prices, see the pricing page.
Signing In
Click the account avatar in the sidebar to open the Account dialog, then choose Sign in. This starts an OAuth flow — your browser opens to complete authentication, and once you confirm, MarkNode picks up the result automatically.
After signing in:
- Any Pro license or Ultimate subscription tied to your account is unlocked.
- The sidebar avatar shows your account initials; your name and email appear in the Account dialog.
- If you have multiple MarkNode windows open, they all update to reflect the signed-in state immediately.
Signing in is required for paid features but is not required for Free use. You can keep using MarkNode at the Free tier indefinitely without an account.
Buying Pro or Ultimate
When you try to use a feature that is above your current tier — for example, opening the mind map editor on a Free account — MarkNode shows an upgrade dialog explaining the feature, with Unlock Pro and Subscribe to Ultimate actions. Choosing one opens the secure checkout on cloud.marknode.com.
- Pro is a one-time purchase. When checkout completes, your license is tied to your signed-in account and Pro features unlock without entering a key.
- Ultimate is a subscription with yearly or monthly plans. Cloud features unlock as soon as the subscription is active. If you hold a Pro license, the Owner’s Rate is applied automatically.
On the macOS App Store build, Pro is sold through in-app purchase, and you can restore a previous purchase if you reinstall MarkNode on a new Mac.
The Account Dialog
Open the Account dialog by clicking the avatar in the sidebar. It shows:
- Your Account Name
- Your Account ID (the email you are signed in with)
- Your License Type
- Your subscription Expiry Date, when applicable
- Refresh, Sign Out, and Close buttons
Use Refresh to re-check your license after a purchase. You can sign out at any time; after signing out, MarkNode falls back to Free-tier features until you sign in again.
Updates
MarkNode checks for application updates in the background. On direct-download builds you can install an update from Check for Updates in the MarkNode menu (macOS) or the File menu (Windows/Linux). Updates apply on the next launch.
Pro and Ultimate users receive all updates indefinitely. New features land in the existing app.
Sending Feedback
To send feedback to the MarkNode team, choose Help > Submit Feedback…. A small form opens inside the app with fields for your email (required, so we can reply) and a comment, plus an option to include diagnostic logs to help us investigate.
For bug reports it helps to include your operating system version and the MarkNode version, shown under About (in the MarkNode menu on macOS, or the Help menu on Windows/Linux).