ZenPen Alternatives

ZenPen is described as 'A minimalist writing zone, where you can block out all distractions and get to what's important' and is a Text Editor in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ZenPen, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone and Linux apps. The best ZenPen alternative is FocusWriter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to ZenPen are Rentry.co, Stickies, iA Writer and GitJournal.

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ZenPen alternatives page was last updated Sep 19, 2021
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  1. Calmly Writer icon

    Calmly Writer

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    Calmly Writer is a professional text editor designed to focus on what you want to tell, with a simple, unobtrusive and distraction-free user interface.

    45 Calmly Writer alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    Calmly Writer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Word counter
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  Web fonts
    6.  Convert images to PDF

    Calmly Writer VS ZenPen

     
  2. TextPro.xyz icon

    TextPro.xyz

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    TextPro is a quick note taking app. It’s a super minimal product that just lets you start typing whatever you want. Everything you type on TextPro will remain there even if you close it.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Local Storage
    6.  Meeting notes
    7.  Progressive Web App

    TextPro.xyz VS ZenPen

     
  4. Daybreak icon

    Daybreak

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    A simple, beautiful reminder & to-do list app that integrates with Google Calendar and syncs to the cloud.

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Discontinued

    Last update 2 years ago, website down

    Daybreak Features

    1.  Reminders

    Daybreak VS ZenPen

     
  5. Zonote icon

    Zonote

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    Sticky notes + Markdown + Tabs. All in one .txt file.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Zonote screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    This repository has been archived by the owner on Mar 14, 2023.

    Zonote Features

    1.  Markdown preview

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  6. Nute icon

    Nute

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    Nute is a super simple lightning fast one page note taking app.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Nute Features

    1.  Progressive Web App

    Nute VS ZenPen

     
  7. Miya Notes for Google Keep icon

    Miya Notes for Google Keep

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    «Miya Notes for Google Keep» is the easiest and the most convenient way to access Google Keep Notes on your Mac.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Miya Notes for Google Keep screenshot 1

    Miya Notes for Google Keep VS ZenPen

     
  9. Desk icon

    Desk

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    An award-winning & beloved desktop publishing client, exclusively for OS X.

    You are a storyteller, passionate about crafting narratives that capture, express, and delight in what it means to be human.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Desk screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Website/app unavailable.

    Desk Features

    1.  Blog editor

    Desk VS ZenPen

     
  10. Monod icon

    Monod

     3 likes
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    Monod was a secure and offline-first, React-based Markdown editor. Development has STOPPED and the app has been taken down.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • React
    Monod screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Website no longer exists, GitHub repo archived, and top level GitHub org has a description saying the company no longer exists.

    Monod Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown

    Monod VS ZenPen

     
  11. Zen icon

    Zen

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    Zen helps you to focus on your writing... It's writing only. It's fullscreen. It's Zen.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Zen screenshot 1

    Zen Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing

    Zen VS ZenPen

     
  12. TextRoom icon

    TextRoom

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    TextRoom is a free (as in freedom and free beer) full screen text editor developed especially writers in mind.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    TextRoom screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit dates from 2011. The last issue (still marked as new) dates from 2013.

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Fullscreen support

    TextRoom VS ZenPen

     
  13. Type Here icon

    Type Here

     1 like
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    Type stuff, come back to it whenever, it's still there.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Type Here VS ZenPen

     
  14. CreaWriter icon

    CreaWriter

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    Full screen text editor distraction free writing enviroment. CreaWriter increase you creativity in writing.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CreaWriter screenshot 1

    CreaWriter VS ZenPen

     
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