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Marker vs MarkItDown
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| Fact | Marker | MarkItDown |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 40k | 189k |
| Latest | v2.0.0 | v0.1.8 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 68 days between releases | about 59 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 57 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace LlamaParse. Alternatives to LlamaParse →
Full replacementMarkerConverts PDF, DOCX and images to Markdown, JSON or HTML, with optional LLM help.
PartialMarkItDownConverts office files, PDFs and more to Markdown, without layout models.
Marker
Marker
✓ signed The latest release, v2.0.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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MarkItDown
unsigned The latest release, v0.1.8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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