Editorial Alternatives

Editorial is described as 'Plain text editor for iOS with great Markdown support and powerful automation tools' and is an app in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Editorial for a variety of platforms, including Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows and Android apps. The best Editorial alternative is iA Writer. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ThinkComposer or scrutch. Other great apps like Editorial are Byword, WriteRoom, Texts and Desk.

Editorial alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Text Editors or Word Processors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Editorial.

Editorial

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Editorial is a plain text editor for iOS with great Markdown support and powerful automation tools.

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iA Writer
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
109 iA Writer alternatives
The key to good writing is not that magical glass of Bordeaux, the right kind of tobacco or that groovy background music. The key is focus. What you need to write well is a spartan setting that allows you to fully concentrate on your text and nothing but your text.
- - iA Writer is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Editorial.
- - iA Writer is the most popular commercial alternative to Editorial.
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iA Writer Features
1. Distraction-freeiA Writer has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Support for MarkDowniA Writer supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Support for LaTeXiA Writer supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
4. Syntax HighlightingiA Writer supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
5. Works OfflineiA Writer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Dark ModeiA Writer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Distraction-free Writing
Nested Folders
Integrated into iOS
HTML/CSS/JS rendering
ThinkComposer
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Free • Open Source
Mind Mapping Tool
Windows
180 ThinkComposer alternatives
Create deep visual documents, adaptable and multi-level diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, mind maps and models.
- - ThinkComposer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Editorial.
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ThinkComposer Features
1. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsThinkComposer can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Fluxograms
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It hasn't been updated since 2015.
Byword
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Paid • Proprietary
Word Processor
Mac
iPhone
iPad
152 Byword alternatives
Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.
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Byword Features
1. Support for MarkDownByword supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Works OfflineByword can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Distraction-free Writing
Dropbox integration
Synchronization
WriteRoom
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Paid • Proprietary
Word Processor
Note-taking Tool
Mac
100 WriteRoom alternatives
For Mac users to write without distractions. WriteRoom is a full screen writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word processors you're used to, WriteRoom lets you focus on writing. Requires Mac OS X 10.7+
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WriteRoom Features
1. Distraction-freeWriteRoom has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Fullscreen support
Distraction-free Writing
Discontinued
The program is no longer available for iOS. The Mac version, v3.2.1, released in August 2012, can be still bought from the AppStore.
scrutch
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Free • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Team Collaboration Tool
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
296 scrutch alternatives
End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others.
- - scrutch is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Editorial.
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scrutch Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Dark Modescrutch supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. End-to-End Encryptionscrutch has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. No Trackingscrutch will not track you or use your personal data.
5. Lightweightscrutch consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Works Offlinescrutch can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in scrutch simultaneously.
8. Full-Text Searchscrutch lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
9. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in scrutch without registration.
Distraction-free Writing
Security focused
Minimalistic
Share notes
Progressive Web App
Collaborative writing
Encrypted Notes
Public Links
Distraction-free
Privacy focused
Texts
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Free • Proprietary
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
68 Texts alternatives
Rich editor for plain text (markdown).
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Texts Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportTexts integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Texts.
3. PortableTexts can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Bibliography generator
Export to PDF
Discontinued
Last version was in March 2018.
Desk
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Mac
72 Desk alternatives
An award-winning & beloved desktop publishing client, exclusively for OS X.

You are a storyteller, passionate about crafting narratives that capture, express, and delight in what it means to be human.
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Blog editor
Discontinued
Website/app unavailable.
Paper
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Editor
Note-taking Tool
Word Processor
Mac
iPhone
iPad
131 Paper alternatives
“This is a super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.”
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Paper Features
1. Dark ModePaper supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Ad-freePaper doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. WYSIWYG SupportPaper integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
4. Distraction-freePaper has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
5. Syntax HighlightingPaper supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
6. Support for MarkDownPaper supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Minimalistic
Fullscreen support
Distraction-free Writing
Customizable
Monospace
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Editor
Note-taking Tool
Android
61 Monospace alternatives
Monospace is a minimal notes and writing app, built from the ground up with a designed-for-touch UI.
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Monospace Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportMonospace integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Support for MarkDownMonospace supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Material design
Minimalistic
Dropbox integration
Writing Kit
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Paid • Proprietary
iPhone
iPad
23 Writing Kit alternatives
Writing Kit is for writers who want to do research and write documents/screenplays in Markdown or Fountain. You don't even need to know Markdown syntax to get started.
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Writing Kit Features
1. Support for MarkDownWriting Kit supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Phraseology
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Paid • Proprietary
iPad
11 Phraseology alternatives
Phraseology is an iPad app for writing. Phraseology is a simple, plain text editing environment focused on making it enjoyable and productive to write - also support writing with tools to improve word selection, better understand and structure text.
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