ghostwriter Alternatives

ghostwriter is described as 'Feature-rich text editor using Markdown syntax which makes it suitable for note-taking, document redaction, simple HTML website creation and much more' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ghostwriter for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best ghostwriter alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ghostwriter are Zettlr, Typora, Trilium Notes and Pulsar Editor.

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  1. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. Nimble Writer icon
     10 likes

    Nimble Writer is a general-purpose tool for writing stories, be it short fiction stories or even complete novels or books. It focuses on being distraction-free, simple, and fully customizable.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  3. Zen Editor icon
     1 like

    Zen by Unit is a free, minimal, fast, private writing app. Just open and use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Justmd icon
     1 like

    A lightweight markdown viewer and editor. Multi-platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Spiral icon
     6 likes

    Spiral is a program that allows users to take notes in a format similar to a spiral notebook. Unlike traditional word processors and text editors that are configured in a way that makes it difficult to document things in a non-linear fashion, Spiral pages allow users to click...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. SXMac icon
     1 like

    SXMac is a light, notes like app that can be used as a rich text editor, markdown editor and preview, code editor with more than 100 supported languages. If you need specific files or anything else in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. Typewrite icon
     8 likes

    Typewrite is a real-time collaborative writing environment with Markdown support, versioning and Dropbox syncing.

    54 Typewrite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. A modern macOS markdown editor - themeable, tabs, sidebar, GitHub flavored markdown, exporting, latex and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. WriteDown icon
     1 like

    Try WriteDown, an app that made text editing simpler. You can write your note whether you are at home, at work, or on the go. Your notes are synchronized to the cloud, so you can easily read it wherever you want.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  10. Buho icon
     4 likes

    Buho is a note-taking app. Buho will let you take quick notes, save links, create books and pages for taking classes notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
    • Linux Mobile
     
  11. Norka icon
     4 likes

    Imagine a hassle-free text-writing experience. Don't worry about saving files, complex markup, or accidentally deleted notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • elementary OS
     
  12. ThiefMD icon
     4 likes

    ThiefMD is a Markdown and Fountain editor and file manager inspired by Ulysses. ThiefMD is based on open source code from Quilter and other projects.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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