Void Writer AlternativesWord Processors & Text Editors like Void Writer

Void Writer is described as 'A portable distraction-free writer with customizable themes, auto-save, and overwrite protection. Made with minimalism in mind' and is a Word Processor in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Void Writer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Void Writer alternative is Write.as. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try FocusWriter or Bear Blog. Other great apps like Void Writer are UpNote, Daino Notes, iA Writer and WriteMonkey.

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Void Writer alternatives page was last updated May 25, 2025
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  1. Write.as icon

    Write.as

     119 likes
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    Write.as lets you write and publish text instantly. Write a note for yourself to read later. Create a standalone article you can quickly broadcast on social media — or publish a full blog.

    104 Write.as alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
    Write.as screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Simple text editor
    4. ActivityPub icon  Support for ActivityPub
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Frictionless publishing
    7.  Permission system
    8.  Tagging
    9.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    10. X icon  X Integration
    11. Medium icon  Medium Integration

    Write.as VS Void Writer

     

    • Write.as is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Void Writer.

    • Write.as is the most popular commercial alternative to Void Writer.

    • Write.as is Paid and ProprietaryVoid Writer is Free and Open Source
    • Write.as is Privacy focused and LightweightVoid Writer is not according to our users
  2. FocusWriter icon

    FocusWriter

     205 likes
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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
    • 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 Void Writer

     

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

    • FocusWriter is Free and Open SourceVoid Writer is also Free and Open Source
    • FocusWriter is LightweightVoid Writer is not according to our users
  4. Bear Blog icon

    Bear Blog

     36 likes
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    Privacy-first, no-nonsense, super-fast blogging. No trackers, no JavaScript, no stylesheets. Just your words.

    88 Bear Blog alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ZA flagSouth Africa

    Platforms

    • Online
    Bear Blog screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Blog editor
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode

    Bear Blog VS Void Writer

     

    • Bear Blog is the most popular Web-based alternative to Void Writer.

    • Bear Blog is Freemium and Open SourceVoid Writer is Free and Open Source
    • Bear Blog is Minimalistic, Lightweight and Privacy focusedVoid Writer is not according to our users
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    UpNote

     38 likes
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    UpNote is an elegant and powerful note app that works seamlessly across platforms: iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.

    305 UpNote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    UpNote screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Note organization
    2.  Nested Folders
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Notebook
    5.  Multiplatform
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  No Coding Required
    12.  Markdown preview

    UpNote VS Void Writer

     
  6. Daino Notes icon

    Daino Notes

     8 likes
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    Daino is a fast and elegant place for all your thoughts. Write without fiddling. Store without worrying. Think without distraction.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Daino Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Native application
    12.  Tagging

    Daino Notes VS Void Writer

     
  7. iA Writer icon

    iA Writer

     94 likes
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    The 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.

    115 iA Writer alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    iA Writer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Nested Folders
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  No registration required
    9. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  No Tracking
    12.  Integrated into iOS

    iA Writer VS Void Writer

     
  9. WriteMonkey icon

    WriteMonkey

     127 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.

    100 WriteMonkey alternatives

    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 Void Writer

     
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    OmmWriter

     46 likes
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    Ommwriter is a simple text processor that firmly believes in making writing a pleasure once again, reinvindicating the close relationship between writer and paper. The more intimate the relation, the smoother the flow of inspiration.

    51 OmmWriter alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    OmmWriter screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

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    ZenWriter

     29 likes
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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 Void Writer

     
  12. Q10 icon

    Q10

     57 likes
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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 Void Writer

     
  13. Zen Editor icon

    Zen Editor

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    Zen by Unit is a free, minimal, fast, private writing app. Just open and use.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Zen Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Online editor

    Zen Editor VS Void Writer

     
  14. Paper - Writing App icon

    Paper - Writing App

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    Super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Paper - Writing App screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Fullscreen support
    7.  Distraction-free Writing

    Paper - Writing App VS Void Writer

     
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