Path Finder vs Byword

Path Finder is built around a modular interface with six customizable views. Show only the information you need, when you need it.

Path Finder can be configured to automatically open and edit word documents, text, and image files. It also has an integrated terminal, hex editor, can archive type files, and can handle file network protocols, such as ftp and afp.

Path Finder has built-in support for Git and Subversion version control systems.

A full-featured version of Path Finder can be evaluated for free for 30 days.

In addition to plaintext, Byword can export to HTML, PDF, RTF.

Byword de-emphasizes the syntax itself, while emphasizing its effects. It appropriately adds style, like italic and bold, to text that's designated by markdown and dims the syntax so it does not getting in the way of comprehension. Additionally, there are commonly used hotkeys (⌘b, ⌘i, etc) that can be used to apply style without having to know the syntax or having to type it out each time.

For example, while authoring a bulleted list hitting return automatically prepares a new bulleted line.

Byword is available on a Mac, an iPhone and an iPad.

Documents can be synced using iCloud or Dropbox from within the editor for use across all devices.