Writer Alternatives

Writer is described as 'Writing application without the fuss and distraction of a traditional word processor. It's perfect for everything from taking notes to writing a novel on your phone or tablet' and is an app in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Writer for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Writer alternative is Mark Text, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Writer are FocusWriter, Rentry.co, WriteMonkey and iA Writer.

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  1. Mark Text icon

    Mark Text

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    Open-source Markdown editor on Mac, Windows, and Linux offering real-time preview, clean interface, and various themes. Supports math expressions, exports HTML/PDF, allows image pasting, and more.

    103 Mark Text alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    GitHub Flavored Markdown
     

    • Mark Text is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Writer.

    • Mark Text is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Writer.

    • Mark Text is Free and Open SourceWriter is Free and Proprietary
    • Mark Text is Privacy focused and LightweightWriter is not according to our users
  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.

    98 FocusWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. Rentry.co icon

    Rentry.co

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    Rentry.co is a markdown pastebin and publishing service with preview, custom urls and editing. Fast, simple and free.

    178 Rentry.co alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Live markdown syntax highlighting
     

    • Rentry.co is the most popular Web-based alternative to Writer.

    • Rentry.co is Free and ProprietaryWriter is also Free and Proprietary
    • Rentry.co is Minimalistic and LightweightWriter is not according to our users
  6. iA Writer icon

    iA Writer

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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.

    117 iA Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • iA Writer is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Writer.

    • iA Writer is the most popular commercial alternative to Writer.

    • iA Writer is Paid and ProprietaryWriter is Free and Proprietary
    • iA Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightWriter is not according to our users
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    scrutch

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    End-to-encrypted, laser-focussed yet elegant editor. No registration, no login, no ads, no tracking, no hassle. Just write. In private or together with others.

    289 scrutch alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    scrutch screenshot 1
     

    • scrutch is the most popular SaaS alternative to Writer.

    • scrutch is Free and ProprietaryWriter is also Free and Proprietary
    • scrutch is Security-focused, Minimalistic, Lightweight and Privacy focusedWriter is not according to our users
  9. 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.

    63 ZenWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ZenWriter screenshot 1
     
  10. Q10 icon

    Q10

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Q10 screenshot 1
     
  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Prime Draft screenshot 1
     
  13. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mac OS Screen
     
  14. 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.

    32 JotterPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    JotterPad Android interface
     

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

    • JotterPad is Freemium and ProprietaryWriter is Free and Proprietary
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