ZenWriter Alternatives for Android

ZenWriter is not available for Android but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Joplin, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ZenWriter and nine of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to ZenWriter are Nuclino, iA Writer, Rentry.co and Crossnote.

ZenWriter alternatives are mainly Note-taking Tools but may also be Text Editors or Word Processors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ZenWriter.

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Joplin
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Freemium • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Self-Hosted
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Google Chrome
Flathub
Homebrew
Chocolatey
Termux
Firefox
586 alternatives to Joplin
Joplin is a free, open source note taking and to-do application, which can handle a large number of notes organised into notebooks. The notes are searchable, can be copied, tagged and modified either from the applications directly or from your own text editor.
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Joplin Features
1. Support for MarkDownJoplin supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. End-to-End EncryptionJoplin has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
4. Privacy focusedJoplin is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. Web ClipperSave any page or content from the web with a single click with Joplin.
6. Works OfflineJoplin can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Ad-freeJoplin doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
8. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Joplin.
9. LightweightJoplin consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Local Storage
Android Sync
Encrypted Notes
WebDAV Support
Tagging
Write files in markdown
Synchronization
Multiplatform
Plugin system
Sync with Dropbox
Nuclino
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Project Management Tool
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
iPad
309 alternatives to Nuclino
Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.
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Nuclino Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Nuclino simultaneously.
2. LightweightNuclino consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Kanban BoardNuclino allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
4. Support for MarkDownNuclino supports MarkDown for document formatting.
5. WYSIWYG SupportNuclino integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
6. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Nuclino.
7. Full-Text SearchNuclino lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
8. Dark ModeNuclino supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Mind Map view
Minimalistic
Drag and Drop
Wiki-like interface
Infinite hierarchical depth
Custom fields
Internal linking
Graph view
Task assignments
Tree view
iA Writer
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
105 alternatives to iA Writer
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.
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iA Writer Features
1. Distraction-freeiA Writer has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Support for MarkDowniA Writer supports MarkDown for document formatting.
3. Support for LaTeXiA Writer supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
4. Syntax HighlightingiA Writer supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
5. Works OfflineiA Writer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
6. Dark ModeiA Writer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Distraction-free Writing
Nested Folders
Integrated into iOS
HTML/CSS/JS rendering
Rentry.co
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Free • Proprietary
Text Editor
Note-taking Tool
Pastebin Service
Mac
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Online
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iPhone
Console
Terminal
177 alternatives to Rentry.co
Rentry.co is a markdown pastebin and publishing service with preview, custom urls and editing. Fast, simple and free.
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Rentry.co Features
1. Support for MarkDownRentry.co supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
3. LightweightRentry.co consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Command line interfaceRentry.co either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Publishing
Minimalistic
Tab preview
Distraction-free Writing
Crossnote
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Android
Android Tablet
535 alternatives to Crossnote
Crossnote is probably the world's first markdown notes reader & editor Progressive Web Application that works offline and supports syncing with arbitrary git repository right inside your browser.
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Crossnote Features
1. Support for MarkDownCrossnote supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Notebook
JotterPad
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Editor
Android
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
37 alternatives to JotterPad
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.
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JotterPad Features
1. Ad-freeJotterPad doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Distraction-freeJotterPad has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Support for MarkDownJotterPad supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Onedrive integration
Distraction-free Writing
Google Drive integration
Transactional SMS
Dropbox integration
Ebook writer
Screenwriting
Writer
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Free • Proprietary
Android
33 alternatives to Writer
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.
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Writer Features
1. Distraction-freeWriter has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Support for MarkDownWriter supports MarkDown for document formatting.
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
dType
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Free • Open Source
Android
Android Tablet
24 alternatives to dType
dType is a lightweight distraction-free text editor for Android. It features a minimalistic interface and an original export/save system. It’s a quick-to-load, distraction-free interface layer between the idea and any app/format of choice.
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dType Features
1. Distraction-freedType has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Distraction-free Writing
Discontinued
Latest commit 532b9fc on Aug 17, 2013. See https://github.com/wswld/dtype
Monospace
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Freemium • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Android
65 alternatives to Monospace
Monospace is a minimal notes and writing app, built from the ground up with a designed-for-touch UI.
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Monospace Features
1. WYSIWYG SupportMonospace integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Support for MarkDownMonospace supports MarkDown for document formatting.
Material design
Minimalistic
Dropbox integration

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