



Macchiato is described as 'Simple plain text editor with a twist. Modeled after TextEdit's plain text mode, the editor is a chrome-less blank canvas. However, it is built from the ground up for writing Markdown prose—and, as such, it will format Markdown text as you write it' and is a Text Editor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Macchiato for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Macchiato alternative is Notepad++, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Macchiato are Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, VSCodium and Vim.




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.

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




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.



WYSIWYG Web Builder generates HTML tags automatically, supports varied designs with over 250 pre-made blocks, and integrates tools for form email, file uploads, and validation. It includes extensions for slideshows, multimedia, ecommerce features, and a one-click publishing tool supporting multiple protocols.





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




Espresso is a powerful text editor for web developers, from the creators of CSSEdit .



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.

Caret is a lightweight-but-powerful programmer's editor running as a Chrome Packaged App. Inspired by Sublime and built on top of the Ace editing component, it offers:




When you need to create text documents, TextEdit is a highly versatile word processor, including tools to format and layout your page, edit and stylize text, check spelling, create tables and lists, import graphics, work with HTML, and even add music and movie files.




Marked 2 is a previewer (not an editor) for Markdown, MultiMarkdown and other text markup languages. It updates live every time you save your document in your favorite text editor, comes with writing analysis tools, and is powerfully flexible.



