Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.
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PyRoom AlternativesWord Processors & Text Editors like PyRoom
PyRoom is described as 'Free editor that stays out your way - and keeps other things out of your way, too. As a fullscreen editor without buttons, widgets, formatting options, menus and with only the minimum of required dialog windows, it doesn't have any distractions and lets you focus' and is a Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PyRoom for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best PyRoom alternative is FocusWriter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PyRoom are iA Writer, scrutch, ZenWriter and Byword.
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105 FocusWriter alternatives
137 iA Writer alternativesiA Writer is a pro tool for focused writing in Markdown, a simple formatting language. It offers features like Focus Mode, Style Check, Syntax Highlight, Wikilinks, and cross-platform compatibility.
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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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application types
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- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
65 ZenWriter alternativesZenWriter 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.
161 Byword alternativesByword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
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134 Paper - Writing App alternativesSuper-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.
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Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application types
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application types
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
Liquid Story Binder XE is a uniquely designed word processor for professional and aspiring authors, poets, and novelists. Writing software for those who require the editing ability of a commercial text editor as well as a document tracking system.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application types
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
JDarkRoom is a 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...
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application types
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Writer is a free online distraction free writing environment provided by Big Huge Labs.
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