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MarsEdit by Brent Simmons

Mac blog editor originally made at Ranchero, now developed by Red Sweater Software.

Acquired💻 Mac & Desktop App Makersredsweater.comLaunched 2004

Exit story: How Brent Simmons Sold MarsEdit to Red Sweater Software (2007) →

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About MarsEdit

Mac blog editor originally made at Ranchero, now developed by Red Sweater Software. MarsEdit is a mac & desktop app makers product built by indie maker Brent Simmons, launched in 2004. MarsEdit has since been acquired.

Status
Acquired
Launched
2004
Website
redsweater.com

More products by Brent Simmons

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NetNewsWire

netnewswire.com

Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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Vesper

inessential.com

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Note-taking app for iPhone made with John Gruber and Dave Wiskus at Q Branch; later open-sourced and archived.

MarsEdit FAQ

What is MarsEdit?

MarsEdit is a mac & desktop app makers product: Mac blog editor originally made at Ranchero, now developed by Red Sweater Software.

Who made MarsEdit?

MarsEdit was made by Brent Simmons, Veteran Mac developer who created NetNewsWire and MarsEdit. It launched in 2004. Brent Simmons has also built NetNewsWire, Vesper.

Is MarsEdit still active?

MarsEdit has been acquired. It is no longer owned by Brent Simmons, who built it as an indie maker.

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