Alternatives to Typewriter for all platforms with any license

FocusWriter

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

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux PortableApps.com
Customizable Distraction free writing Distraction-free UI Auto-saving ... Daily progress tracker Fullscreen support Multiple languages Distraction-free UI Portable Skin customization Tabbed interface Writing statistics Add a feature

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WriteMonkey

Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

Freemium Mac Windows Linux
Pomodoro timer Command palette Customizable Distraction free writing ... Fullscreen support MarkDown support Distraction-free UI Portable Add a feature

118 Like
Byword

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

Commercial $ $ $ Mac iPhone iPad
MarkDown support Distraction free writing Dropbox integration Grammar check ... Works Offline Text expansion Add a feature

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Q10

Q10 is a simple but powerful text editor designed and built with writers in mind.
- Discontinued
  Last version dates from 2011.
Free Windows
Distraction free writing Fullscreen support Multiple languages Distraction-free UI ... Portable Add a feature

55 Like
WriteRoom

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...
- 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.
Commercial Mac
Distraction free writing Fullscreen support Distraction-free UI Notetaking ... Writing tool Add a feature

50 Like
TheRightMargin

TheRightMargin is a smart writing tool. TheRightMargin uses a goal-driven approach to help users finish what they write with smart suggestions, project goal...

Commercial Web
Timer for tasks Custom templates Distraction free writing Goal Tracking ... Visual timeline Writing tool Add a feature

7 Like
JDarkRoom

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...
- Discontinued
  Last version dates from 2010.
Free Mac Windows Linux
No features added Add a feature

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PyRoom

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...
- Discontinued
  The last entry on the dev blog dates from 2010.
Free Open Source Linux
Distraction free writing Add a feature

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ZenWriter

ZenWriter, a text editor for Windows that cuts out all the distraction and lets you focus on letting your thoughts flow. It’s a full screen, zen-like program that...

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows
Distraction free writing Fullscreen support Add a feature

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Dark Room

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. ...

Free Windows
Distraction free writing Distraction-free UI Add a feature

10 Like