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The best Text Editor alternative to WriteRoom is FocusWriter, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to WriteRoom and loads of them are Text Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Text Editor alternatives to WriteRoom are Rentry.co, Daino Notes, iA Writer and Ulysses.

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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.

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  1. FocusWriter icon
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    FocusWriter

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

    94 FocusWriter alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Themes
    Modify theme
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    Set timer

    Top FocusWriter Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Distraction-free
    4.  Daily progress tracker
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  Fullscreen support
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Spell Checking
    10.  Support for Themes
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Portable
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    Guest

    Good program for writing textes.

    Positive comment •Dec 13, 2019
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    • Almost everyone thinks FocusWriter is a great WriteRoom alternative.

    • FocusWriter is Free and Open SourceWriteRoom is Paid and Proprietary
    • FocusWriter is LightweightWriteRoom is not according to our users
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    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.

    176 Rentry.co alternatives
    Live markdown syntax highlighting

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Rentry.co Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Publishing
    4.  Minimalistic
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Command line interface
    9.  Tab preview
    10.  Distraction-free Writing
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    • Rentry.co is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to WriteRoom.

    • Rentry.co is Free and Open SourceWriteRoom is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rentry.co is LightweightWriteRoom is not according to our users
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    Daino Notes

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

    56 Daino Notes alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Top Daino Notes Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Distraction-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Support for Themes
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Privacy focused
    12.  Kanban Board
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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.

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    iA Writer

     93 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.

    113 iA Writer alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top iA Writer Features

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Support for LaTeX
    9.  Privacy focused
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Lightweight
    12.  No Tracking
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    • iA Writer is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to WriteRoom.

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

    • iA Writer is Paid and ProprietaryWriteRoom is also Paid and Proprietary
    • iA Writer is Privacy focused and LightweightWriteRoom is not according to our users
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    Ulysses

     66 likes
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    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    105 Ulysses alternatives
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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Ulysses Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Export to EPUB
    5.  Tabbed interface
    6.  Sync with iCloud
    7.  Brainstorming
    8.  Support for styluses
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    Guest

    this app is the most similar

    Positive comment •Aug 15, 2015
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    • Ulysses is Paid and ProprietaryWriteRoom is also Paid and Proprietary
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    WriteMonkey

     125 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.

    98 WriteMonkey alternatives
    The interface, full screen.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The interface, windowed.
    Some options.
    +4
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    WriteMonkey Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Portable
    5.  Customizable
    6.  Command palette
    7.  Distraction-free Writing
    8.  Fullscreen support
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    novelWriter

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    novelWriter is a Markdown-like text editor designed for writing novels and larger projects of many smaller plain text documents. It uses its own flavor of Markdown that supports a meta data syntax for comments, synopsis and cross-referencing between files.

    49 novelWriter alternatives
    Screenshot of older version

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    Default system theme
    Dark theme

    Top novelWriter Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Spell Checking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Privacy focused
    8.  Lightweight
    9.  Live Preview
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Full-Text Search
    12.  Hierarchical Structure
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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
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Top scrutch Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Lightweight
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Distraction-free
    11.  Privacy focused
    12.  Ad-free
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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.

    50 OmmWriter alternatives
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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    OmmWriter Features

    1.  Distraction-free
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    ZenWriter

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    ZenWriter, a text editor for Windows that cuts out all the distraction and lets you focus on letting your thoughts flow.

    61 ZenWriter alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    ZenWriter Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Fullscreen support
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
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    Bean

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    Bean is a small, easy-to-use word processor that is designed to make writing convenient, efficient and comfortable. Bean is lean, fast and uncluttered. It starts up quickly, has a live word count, and is easy on the eyes. Also, Bean is available free of charge.

    65 Bean alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Bean Features

    1.  Spell Checking
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Rich Text Editor
    4.  Multiple languages
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Q10 Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Fullscreen support
    5.  Multiple languages
    Discontinued

    Last version dates from 2011.

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