WriteRoom Alternatives

WriteRoom is described as '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' and is a popular Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to WriteRoom for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best WriteRoom alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WriteRoom are Dendron, FocusWriter, Rentry.co and Bear.

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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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WriteRoom alternatives page was last updated May 5, 2019
  1. Rizonesoft Verbum icon
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    Verbum is a simple, user friendly word processor that works with a wide selection of file formats. When working with Verbum, do not expect to find fancy ribbon menus or lots of tools, like in Microsoft Office.

    55 Rizonesoft Verbum alternatives
    New version, as part of Rizonesoft Office

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer avalable. Last version, 1.2.1.1, was released on December, 2011. You can still download it from SoftPedia.com

    Rizonesoft Verbum iconWriteRoom Icon

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  2. Qute icon
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    Qute for PC/Mac is a text editor with Markdown and TeX support. Qute offers per paragraph preview, i.e., users can switch between editing the source and viewing a rich text rendering with typeset formulas for each paragraph separately.

    8 Qute alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Qute Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    Discontinued

    Last commit dates from 2013 (https://github.com/fbreuer/qute-html5 -- this repository is featured at the official page).

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  3. Worst Draft icon
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    Worst Draft is a Java-based, minimalist word processor that removes access to the two biggest roadblocks for writers: editing & distractions.

    30 Worst Draft alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java

    Worst Draft Features

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Portable
    3.  Block Distraction
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
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  4. Rough Draft icon
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    Writing on paper, you let go and just get your idea out. You don't get caught up perfecting the words too early. Rough Draft is like writing with pen and paper, so you can't delete words, only cross them out.

    26 Rough Draft alternatives
    Rough Draft screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. MetroTextual icon
     3 likes

    MetroTextual is a Windows text editor inspired by Microsoft’s Metro Design Language. It’s designed to be a visually appealing replacement for Notepad; with significant improvements to performance and aesthetics.

    120 MetroTextual alternatives
    MetroTextual screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MetroTextual Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
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  6. myTexts pro icon
     3 likes

    Unlike most word processors, myTexts stands apart from the rest with its simple to use user-friendly interface. Without the burdens of superfluous features common in other softwares, myTexts helps you get more meaning out of your words with less distraction.

    9 myTexts pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    myTexts pro Features

    1.  Dropbox integration
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  7. KoalaWriter icon
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    Koalawriter is a fullscreen, distraction-free plain text editor with customizable background images and ambient music. Like its Mac OS counterpart Ommwriter, its onscreen controls fade out of sight when you begin to type and appear again on mouseover.

    42 KoalaWriter alternatives
    With controls

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    KoalaWriter Features

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Distraction-free Writing
    Discontinued

    Last commit dates from 2010, and the last issue (still marked as new) dates from 2013, without an answer.

    KoalaWriter iconWriteRoom Icon

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  8. Editorial icon
     1 like

    Editorial is a plain text editor for iOS with great Markdown support and powerful automation tools.

    Whether you write personal notes, todo lists, blog posts, screenplays or your next novel — Editorial provides powerful productivity tools you need.

    13 Editorial alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Editorial Features

    1.  Workflow
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  9. Mindful icon
     1 like

    Mindful is a space for your thoughts, ideas and ongoing tasks. It's a Chrome browser extension that helps you get ideas out and organize them with note-taking capabilities that automatically syncs across browser instances.

    45 Mindful alternatives
    Mindful screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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  10. Writer icon
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    Writer is a 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.

    31 Writer alternatives
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    +1
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android

    Writer Features

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    Discontinued

    The app is no longer developed. Last version, 1.1, released in January 2012, can be still downloaded from Google Play Store

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  11. 130 Words icon
     3 likes

    Free Private Journaling.

    22 130 Words alternatives
    130 Words screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    130 Words Features

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Free to play
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Minimalistic
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  12. TotalEdit icon
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    TotalEdit is a powerful notepad replacement and text editor. Packed full of features to help everyone from office workers, journalists through to programmers and web site editors.

    111 TotalEdit alternatives
    TotalEdit screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    TotalEdit iconWriteRoom Icon

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