Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
United States
+7
Typewriter - Word Processor AlternativesWord Processors and other similar apps like Typewriter - Word Processor
Typewriter - Word Processor has been discontinued. Similar apps include FocusWriter, which is free and open source. Other options are WriteMonkey, ZenWriter, Q10 and Byword. You can choose from more than 10 Text Editors like Typewriter - Word Processor for Mac, Windows, Linux, the web and iPhone.
Alternatives list
- 113 FocusWriter alternatives
Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
Slovenia
EU
+4
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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Russia
Platforms
- Windows
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
Portugal- EU
+9
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.
Platforms
- Mac
- United States
Cold Turkey Writer won't let you quit until you finish your work. Like, literally will not quit.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
Canada
+1
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...
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
161 SSuite NoteBook Editor alternativesSSuite NoteBook Editor is a free portable text editor that has all the functionality to start you on writing that important novel, short-story or article, with enough bells and whistles to help out. It also includes all the necessary editing short-cut keys for power users and...
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
South Africa
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...
Platforms
- Linux
Germany- EU
Writer is a free online distraction free writing environment provided by Big Huge Labs.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Online
- United States
37 Zen alternativesZen helps you to focus on your writing... It's writing only. It's fullscreen. It's Zen.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
France- EU
