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MD Flow vs SermonMate

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MD Flow compared with SermonMate
DetailMD Flow logo MD FlowSermonMate logo SermonMate
What it doesNative app for browsing Markdown folders on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with instant preview The church operating system built around the sermon
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given NG
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: browse and preview Markdown, 2 connected folders, 5 recent files, works offline. MD Flow Pro: $7.99 one-time purchase (US price; varies by region), unlimited connected folders, 50 recent files, search inside documents, PDF export, email drafts. Single purchase covers Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Free plan: ₦0/forever with up to 5 sermons, all editor blocks, online Bible research, and 14-day Pro trial. Starter: ₦14,000/month (₦11,666.67/month billed annually) with unlimited sermons, 400 AI credits per month, 3 Bibles downloaded for offline, and email support. Pro: ₦32,000/first seat per mont
Key features
  • Instant Markdown preview with Mermaid diagrams, KaTeX math, callouts, and YAML frontmatter support
  • Browse folders of Markdown files with live previews
  • Full-text search across connected folders (Pro)
  • PDF export with math, diagrams, callouts and tables (Pro)
  • Works with iCloud, Dropbox, and local folders
  • No account required, files stay on device
  • Unlimited connected folders (Pro)
  • Higher volume of recent and loose files (Pro)
  • Universal purchase for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
  • 43 sermon-specific block types including scripture, points, prayers, illustrations, and character studies
  • Multiple Bible translations with verse-by-verse commentaries, Strong's concordance, Bible dictionary, and cross-references
  • AI sermon assistant suggesting structures, illustrations, and cross-references for pastoral approval
  • Four editing modes: Draft, Outline, Focus, and Preach for different preparation stages
  • Church Book for real-time team collaboration with approval workflows and roles
  • Export to PowerPoint and PDF or sync live with OBS WebSocket
  • Full offline functionality with automatic cloud sync on reconnect
  • Word and time count with estimated preaching duration
  • Tablet control with remote clicker mode for presentation
  • Template marketplace for sermon structures, series, and liturgy created by pastors
What makes it different
  • Reader, not an editor—lightweight and focused on reading Markdown
  • Private by default with no account, sign-in, or cloud requirement
  • Native on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with one universal purchase
  • One-time purchase instead of subscription
  • Works offline and doesn't move or sync your files
  • Built exclusively for sermon preparation workflow, not a generic document app
  • Offline-first design built for pastors in regions without stable internet including Africa
  • Theological Safety Checker in AI to prevent prosperity gospel, legalism, and misquotes
  • Export sermons in open formats with no data lock-in or paywall requirement
  • Integrated Bible research and writing in one workspace eliminating multiple browser tabs and apps
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)2 no change since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)03
Citation Flow (Majestic)1638
Referring domains (Majestic)243

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