TextRoom Alternatives

TextRoom is described as 'Free (as in freedom and free beer) full screen text editor developed especially writers in mind' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to TextRoom for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best TextRoom alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TextRoom are FocusWriter, WriteMonkey, Byword and ZenWriter.

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TextRoom is a free (as in freedom and free beer) full screen text editor developed especially writers in mind.

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TextRoom alternatives page was last updated Mar 11, 2021
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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

    109 Manuskript alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Manuskript screenshot 1

    Top Manuskript Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Tracking of characters
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  File Versioning

    Manuskript VS TextRoom

     

    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to TextRoom.

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

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceTextRoom is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    96 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 TextRoom

     
  4. WriteMonkey icon

    WriteMonkey

     125 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.

    99 WriteMonkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The interface, full screen.

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command palette
    5.  Distraction-free Writing
    6.  Fullscreen support

    WriteMonkey VS TextRoom

     
  5. Byword icon

    Byword

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

    155 Byword alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    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 TextRoom

     

    • Byword is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to TextRoom.

    • Byword is the most popular commercial alternative to TextRoom.

    • Byword is Paid and ProprietaryTextRoom is Free and Open Source
  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 TextRoom

     
  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 TextRoom

     
  9. Prime Draft icon

    Prime Draft

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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.

    34 Prime Draft alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Prime Draft screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The app is no longer updated. Last version, 1.3.2, released in October 2021, can be still downloaded from the appstores

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Block Distraction

    Prime Draft VS TextRoom

     
  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.

    101 WriteRoom alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    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 TextRoom

     
  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.

    38 Liquid Story Binder XE alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    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 TextRoom

     
  12. JotterPad icon

    JotterPad

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    Designed for creative writers, JotterPad is a plain text editor without the fuss and distraction of a word processor. It is perfect for writing books, novels, lyrics, poems, essays, drafts and screenplays.

    33 JotterPad alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    JotterPad Android interface

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Onedrive integration
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    6.  Transactional SMS
    7. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    8.  Ebook writer
    9.  Screenwriting

    JotterPad VS TextRoom

     

    • JotterPad is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to TextRoom.

    • JotterPad is Freemium and ProprietaryTextRoom is Free and Open Source
  13. Cold Turkey Writer icon

    Cold Turkey Writer

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    Cold Turkey Writer won't let you quit until you finish your work. Like, literally will not quit.

    119 Cold Turkey Writer alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Cold Turkey Writer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Application Blocker
    3.  Fullscreen support

    Cold Turkey Writer VS TextRoom

     
  14. Dark Room icon

    Dark Room

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    Dark Room is a full screen, distraction free, writing environment. Unlike standard word processors that focus on features, Dark Room is just about you and your text.

    35 Dark Room alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dark Room screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Distraction-free Writing

    Dark Room VS TextRoom

     
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