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 iPad apps. The best PyRoom alternative is FocusWriter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PyRoom are iA Writer, scrutch, Byword and ZenWriter.

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  1. FocusWriter icon

    FocusWriter

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

    95 FocusWriter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    FocusWriter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Daily progress tracker
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Skin customization
    5.  Auto-saving
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Spell Checking
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Writing statistics
    12.  Multiple languages

    FocusWriter VS PyRoom

     

    • FocusWriter is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to PyRoom.

    • FocusWriter is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PyRoom.

    • FocusWriter is Free and Open SourcePyRoom is also Free and Open Source
    • FocusWriter is LightweightPyRoom is not according to our users
  2. iA Writer icon

    iA Writer

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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.

    115 iA Writer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iA Writer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Nested Folders
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  No registration required
    9. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Integrated into iOS

    iA Writer VS PyRoom

     

    • iA Writer is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PyRoom.

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

    • iA Writer is Paid and ProprietaryPyRoom is Free and Open Source
    • iA Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightPyRoom is not according to our users
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    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.

    292 scrutch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    scrutch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Security-focused
    5.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Full-Text Search
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
    11.  Encrypted Notes
    12.  Collaborative writing

    scrutch VS PyRoom

     

    • scrutch is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to PyRoom.

    • scrutch is Free and ProprietaryPyRoom is Free and Open Source
    • scrutch is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPyRoom is not according to our users
  5. Byword icon

    Byword

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

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Byword screenshot 1

    Byword Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    5.  Synchronization

    Byword VS PyRoom

     
  6. ZenWriter icon

    ZenWriter

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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.

    61 ZenWriter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ZenWriter screenshot 1

    ZenWriter Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Fullscreen support
    3.  Distraction-free Writing

    ZenWriter VS PyRoom

     
  7. Q10 icon

    Q10

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

    38 Q10 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Q10 screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version dates from 2011.

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Distraction-free Writing
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Multiple languages

    Q10 VS PyRoom

     
  9. Paper - Writing App icon

    Paper - Writing App

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Paper - Writing App screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Fullscreen support
    7.  Distraction-free Writing

    Paper - Writing App VS PyRoom

     
  10. WriteRoom icon

    WriteRoom

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    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.

    100 WriteRoom alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mac OS Screen
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer available for iOS. The Mac version, v3.2.1, released in August 2012, can be still bought from the AppStore.

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Fullscreen support
    2.  Distraction-free Writing

    WriteRoom VS PyRoom

     
  11. Liquid Story Binder XE icon

    Liquid Story Binder XE

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    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.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Liquid Story Binder XE screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last update was around 2011, can still be bought.

    Liquid Story Binder XE Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Storyboard
    3.  Timeline
    4.  Planner

    Liquid Story Binder XE VS PyRoom

     
  12. Big Huge Labs Writer icon

    Big Huge Labs Writer

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    Writer is a free online distraction free writing environment provided by Big Huge Labs.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Screen shot of Writer.

    Big Huge Labs Writer Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Distraction-free Writing

    Big Huge Labs Writer VS PyRoom

     
  13. JDarkRoom icon

    JDarkRoom

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    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...

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    JDarkRoom screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last version dates from 2010.

    JDarkRoom VS PyRoom

     

  14. ZenPen

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    A minimalist writing zone, where you can block out all distractions and get to what's important.

    38 ZenPen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Online
    ZenPen screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Minimalistic

    ZenPen VS PyRoom

     
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