Typewriter - Word Processor Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Typewriter - Word Processor for Windows and since it's discontinued a lot of people are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is FocusWriter, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Typewriter - Word Processor and ten of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Typewriter - Word Processor are WriteMonkey, ZenWriter, Q10 and Cold Turkey Writer.

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  1. FocusWriter icon
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    Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.

    103 FocusWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  2. WriteMonkey icon
     129 likes

    Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

    108 WriteMonkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. ZenWriter icon
     30 likes

    ZenWriter is a full-screen text editor that minimizes distractions with its tranquil, zen-like interface for Windows, offering limited formatting options designed to support uninterrupted writing flow and creativity while providing a calm atmosphere for authors and poets.

    65 ZenWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. Q10 icon
     58 likes

    Q10 is a simple but powerful text editor designed and built with writers in mind.

    38 Q10 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Cold Turkey Writer won't let you quit until you finish your work. Like, literally will not quit.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. JDarkRoom icon
     20 likes

    JDarkRoom is a popular, simple full-screen text file editor with none of the usual bells and whistles that might distract you from the job in hand. If you are writing a speech, novel, essay, thesis or just need to be able to concentrate on your writing, then JDarkRoom may help...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. SSuite NoteBook Editor is a free portable text editor that has all the functionality to start you on writing that important novel, short-story or article, with enough bells and whistles to help out. It also includes all the necessary editing short-cut keys for power users and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. TextRoom icon
     12 likes

    TextRoom is a free (as in freedom and free beer) full screen text editor developed especially writers in mind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  9. Worst Draft icon
     3 likes

    Worst Draft is a Java-based, minimalist word processor that removes access to the two biggest roadblocks for writers: editing & distractions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  10.  Like

    yEdit2 is a simple text editor with frequent auto-backups and a countdown word counter.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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