JDarkRoom AlternativesText Editors & Word Processors like JDarkRoom

JDarkRoom is described as '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' and is a Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to JDarkRoom for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best JDarkRoom alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like JDarkRoom are FocusWriter, Rentry.co, WriteMonkey and iA Writer.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

    117 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to JDarkRoom.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to JDarkRoom.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceJDarkRoom is Paid and Proprietary
  2. FocusWriter icon

    FocusWriter

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

    99 FocusWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. Rentry.co icon

    Rentry.co

     55 likes
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    Rentry.co is a markdown pastebin and publishing service with preview, custom urls and editing. Fast, simple and free.

    179 Rentry.co alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Rentry.co is the most popular Web-based alternative to JDarkRoom.

    • Rentry.co is Free and ProprietaryJDarkRoom is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rentry.co is Minimalistic and LightweightJDarkRoom is not according to our users
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    WriteMonkey

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

    103 WriteMonkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The interface, full screen.
     
  6. iA Writer icon

    iA Writer

     96 likes
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    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.

    118 iA Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • iA Writer is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to JDarkRoom.

    • iA Writer is the most popular commercial alternative to JDarkRoom.

    • iA Writer is Paid and ProprietaryJDarkRoom is also Paid and Proprietary
    • iA Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightJDarkRoom is not according to our users
  9. scrutch icon

    scrutch

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    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.

    290 scrutch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • scrutch is the most popular SaaS alternative to JDarkRoom.

    • scrutch is Free and ProprietaryJDarkRoom is Paid and Proprietary
    • scrutch is Security-focused, Minimalistic, Lightweight and Privacy focusedJDarkRoom is not according to our users
  10. Ivirius Text Editor icon

    Ivirius Text Editor

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    Rich text editor for Windows 10 and 11 offering tabbed windows, autosave, minimal UI, support for multiple files, basic and advanced RTF editing, AI-powered features, extension support including ChatGPT, and a smooth workspace for daily and professional use.

    39 Ivirius Text Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Ivirius Text Editor (Free version) in Dark Mode, with Ruler & Status Bar enabled, and window resized to be wider
     
  11. Byword icon

    Byword

     53 likes
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    Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    149 Byword alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    ZenWriter

     30 likes
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    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.

    63 ZenWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Q10

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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