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DotMD vs Revise - AI Document Editor

Revise edits Word docs with tracked changes; DotMD focuses on Markdown and local MCP workflow.

Which to pick

Pick DotMD if you want…

  • Pull-request style review of AI-written Markdown
  • Integrations with Claude Code, Codex or Cursor (on DotMD's list, not Revise - AI Document Editor's)

Pick Revise - AI Document Editor if you want…

  • AI-augmented Word editing with tracked changes
  • AI-assisted document editing
  • Integrations with Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini or xAI Grok (on Revise - AI Document Editor's list, not DotMD's)

Side by side

What it is
DotMD:DotMD is a native macOS Markdown viewer/editor that lets you review AI-generated docs with pull-request-style comments.
Revise - AI Document Editor:Revise is a free browser-based Word editor that lets AI agents edit, comment and track changes in real .docx files.
Best for
DotMD:Pull-request style review of AI-written Markdown
Revise - AI Document Editor:AI-augmented Word editing with tracked changes
Who it’s for
DotMD:Developers and teams using AI agents to write specs, plans or READMEs on macOS.
Revise - AI Document Editor:Professionals and teams who need AI-assisted document editing with full Word compatibility.
Pricing
DotMD:Freemium
Revise - AI Document Editor:Freemium
Plans
DotMD:—
Revise - AI Document Editor:Free $0/ month per month · Plus $8/ month per month · Pro $20/ month per month · Max $80/ month per month
Works with
DotMD:Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Visual Studio Code, any MCP client
Revise - AI Document Editor:Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, xAI Grok, MCP server

DotMD features

  • AI-driven comment workflow. Select a passage, comment, send to an agent and see its fix inline with diff colors.
  • Live preview editor. Edit Markdown with side-by-side live rendering, Mermaid, KaTeX and code highlighting.
  • Version history & restore. Every change is saved; compare, revert blocks or restore whole files.
  • Local-only MCP server. Runs on localhost; no cloud, no account, all data stays on your Mac.
  • Search & PDF export. Search across folders and export rendered files to PDF or HTML.
  • AI actions on device. Run AI prompts with Apple Intelligence or your own API keys without leaving the Mac.

Revise - AI Document Editor features

  • AI Agent Editing. Built-in or custom AI agents can read, edit, comment and format DOCX files with tracked changes.
  • Tracked Changes. All AI edits appear as suggestions you can accept or reject individually.
  • Multi-format Import/Export. Supports DOCX, PDF, Markdown, HTML and plain text import and export.
  • Real-time Collaboration. People and AI agents can work together in the same document live.
  • Model Choice. Switch between GPT-6, Claude, Gemini, Grok and other models on the fly.
  • MCP Integration. Connect any MCP client to the Revise MCP server for custom agent workflows.

DotMD vs Revise - AI Document Editor FAQ

Is DotMD or Revise - AI Document Editor free?+

DotMD has a free plan and paid plans. Revise - AI Document Editor has a free plan; paid plans start at $8/month (Plus).

Do DotMD and Revise - AI Document Editor integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: DotMD lists Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Visual Studio Code and 1 more; Revise - AI Document Editor lists Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, xAI Grok and MCP server.

On DevHunt

DotMD

1 upvote · Launching on DevHunt on Nov 3, 2026

Revise - AI Document Editor

28 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Oct 6, 2026

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