Typewriter AlternativesWord Processors and other similar apps like Typewriter

Typewriter is described as 'Once upon a time, people pounded out their memos and missives on a typewriter. There was no backspace, spell check, or fancy formatting, just forward movement, and muttered obscenities when you screwed up. Typewriter brings some of that ink-stained experience back' and is a Word Processor in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Typewriter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Typewriter alternative is FocusWriter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Typewriter are WriteMonkey, Byword, Q10 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
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    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 Typewriter

     

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

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

    • FocusWriter is Free and Open SourceTypewriter is Free and Proprietary
    • FocusWriter is LightweightTypewriter is not according to our users
  2. WriteMonkey icon

    WriteMonkey

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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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU

    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 Typewriter

     
  4. 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 Typewriter

     

    • Byword is the most popular Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Typewriter.

    • Byword is the most popular commercial alternative to Typewriter.

    • Byword is Paid and ProprietaryTypewriter is Free and Proprietary
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    Q10

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

    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 Typewriter

     
  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 Typewriter

     
  7. 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 Typewriter

     
  9. 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 Typewriter

     
  10. SSuite NoteBook Editor icon

    SSuite NoteBook Editor

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    SSuite 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...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ZA flagSouth Africa

    Platforms

    • Windows
    A full featured and very fast portable text editor for people on the go.

    SSuite NoteBook Editor VS Typewriter

     
  11. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    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 Typewriter

     
  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 Typewriter

     

    • Big Huge Labs Writer is the most popular Web-based alternative to Typewriter.

    • Big Huge Labs Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryTypewriter is Free and Proprietary
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    PyRoom

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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    PyRoom screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last entry on the dev blog dates from 2010, and the website is unavailable.

    PyRoom Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing

    PyRoom VS Typewriter

     
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    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 Typewriter

     
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