Ferrite Alternatives

Ferrite is described as 'A fast, lightweight text editor for Markdown, JSON, YAML, and TOML files. Built with Rust and egui for a native, responsive experience' and is a Text Editor in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Ferrite for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Ferrite alternative is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ferrite are Typora, SiYuan, ghostwriter and Mark Text.

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  1. MarkdownPad icon
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    MarkdownPad is a full-featured Markdown editor for Windows. Features: LivePreview : Instantly see how your documents look in HTML as you create them. Easy formatting with keyboard shortcuts. Markdown formatting can be applied (and removed) with handy keyboard shortcuts and toolb.

    97 MarkdownPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. Dillinger icon
     10 likes

    Dillinger is a cloud-enabled, mobile-ready, offline-storage, AngularJS powered HTML5 Markdown editor.

    86 Dillinger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Caret is a Markdown editor for Mac, Windows and Linux. It stands out with its clean interface, productivity features and obsessive attention to detail.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. OmmWriter icon
     47 likes

    Ommwriter is a simple text processor that firmly believes in making writing a pleasure once again, reinvindicating the close relationship between writer and paper. The more intimate the relation, the smoother the flow of inspiration.

    54 OmmWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. 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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. MonsterWriter icon
     2 likes

    A simple solution to write scientific papers, pillar content or just your personal notes. It aims to combine the benefits of traditional Microsoft Word, LaTeX and Markdown.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. Inspire Writer icon
     17 likes

    Inspire is a clone of Ulysses for Windows, with many of the core features but not all.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. Local and Anki-compatible note-taking tool based on TiddlyWiki.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  10. Prime Draft icon
     4 likes

    Prime Draft helps writers maintain focus by using a distraction-free fullscreen interface, automatic goal tracking, customizable writing environment, and limited text view, preventing edits once a sentence is finished. Supports backup creation and secured progress tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. Govel icon
     3 likes

    Govel is a lightweight novel writing and organizing software designed with the intention to leave your hands where they belong: on the keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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