Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.
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Q10 AlternativesWord Processors & Text Editors like Q10
Q10 is described as 'Simple but powerful text editor designed and built with writers in mind' and is a popular Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Q10 for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Q10 alternative is FocusWriter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Q10 are iA Writer, WriteMonkey, Byword and ZenWriter.
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- 103 FocusWriter alternatives
120 iA Writer alternativesThe 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.
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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.
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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.
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
Platforms
- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
40 Ivirius Text Editor alternativesRich 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.
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Prime Draft helps writers maintain focus by using a distraction-free fullscreen interface, automatic goal tracking, customizable writing environment, and limited text view, preventing edits once a sentence is finished. Supports backup creation and secured progress tracking.
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
PyRoom is a 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...
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application types
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Linux
Super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.
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TextRoom is a free (as in freedom and free beer) full screen text editor developed especially writers in mind.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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