Markdown-it vs ShowdownJS
A side-by-side look at Markdown-it and ShowdownJS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Markdown-it
Development
Markdown-it is a popular open-source Markdown parser for Node.js and browsers. It is fast, simple, configurable and extensible with plugins. It features CommonMark support, syntax highlighting, linkify and other useful functionality out of the box.
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ShowdownJS
Development
ShowdownJS is an open-source JavaScript markdown to HTML converter library. It allows web developers to convert markdown formatted text into HTML on the client-side in the browser. It's lightweight, simple to integrate, and used in many web apps and sites that accept markdown input.
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