MD HD vs Notion: Markdown Files Without the Lock-In
Notion is an all-in-one workspace. MD HD focuses on one thing: reading your existing markdown files beautifully from cloud storage.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | MD HD | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Experience | PDF-like, mobile-first | Block-based pages |
| File Format | Standard .md files | Proprietary (export to .md lossy) |
| Cloud Storage | Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud | Notion-hosted only |
| Data Ownership | Your files, your storage | Stored on Notion servers |
| Mobile App | iOS + Android (lightweight) | iOS + Android (full workspace) |
| Price | Free / $5.99 / $9.99 mo | Free / $8 / $15 mo per user |
Why Choose MD HD
Notion is an impressive all-in-one workspace, but it stores your content in a proprietary format. If you write markdown files and keep them in cloud storage, you are locked out of Notion's ecosystem — and locked in once you start using it.
MD HD works with standard .md files that live in your own cloud storage. No format conversion, no vendor lock-in, no migration headaches. Your files are always yours, readable by any tool.
- ✓ Reads standard .md files
- ✓ Works with your existing cloud storage
- ✓ No proprietary format lock-in
- ✓ Faster, lighter, focused
Where Notion Shines
Notion is much more than a markdown tool. If you need databases, team wikis, and project management all in one place, Notion delivers capabilities MD HD does not attempt to replicate.
- Databases and wikis
- Team collaboration
- All-in-one workspace
- Web app
The Bottom Line
Choose Notion if you want an all-in-one workspace with databases and team collaboration. Choose MD HD if you write in standard markdown, store files in the cloud, and want the best reading experience without format lock-in.
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