When comparing MDwiki vs WikidPad, the Slant community recommends WikidPad for most people. In the question“What is the best single-user wiki?” WikidPad is ranked 8th while MDwiki is ranked 20th.
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Pros
Pro Possibly more secure on web server
Due to the lack of a built-in editor MDwiki may be less susceptible to spam and defacement compared to other options when served from a web server.
Pro Doesn't require a web server
MDwiki is a self-contained JavaScript app that is very fast and can run in some web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox.
Pro Free
Pro No remote server needed, or wanted
Pro Export to HTML built in
Export to HTML built in and can work with Dropbox.
Pro Data is stored in standard Text files
Data can be viewed, edited, searched, exported easily, and can work with Git.
Pro Instant cross-referencing methods
On the fly WikiWord linking, as you type.
Pro Quick, auto-saving, and auto-organizing
Auto-organizing with URL and file linking, and instant new-page methods.
Cons
Con External program must be used for editing
A separate program must be used to make changes to documents as MDwiki lacks a built-in editor.
Con Requires additional permissions in Google Chrome
Supposedly, you can get it to work in Google Chrome by modifying JavaScript permissions, but these same changes may decrease security.