Alternatives to Focus
A simple text editor for people who value low input latency and do not need extensive language support. Notes say what changes if you switch.
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Focus
A simple text editor for people who value low input latency and do not need extensive language support.
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Notepads
Use a lightweight Windows text editor with tabs and Markdown preview.
CotEditor
A free, open-source plain-text and code editor made for macOS.
CotEditor is a free, open-source macOS editor for text and code, while Focus also runs on Windows and emphasizes low input latency.
gedit
A general-purpose text editor for Linux that is easy to learn and integrates with GNOME.
mi
A free general-purpose text editor for macOS, developed in Japan.
Mi is a free general-purpose editor for macOS, while Focus runs on Windows as well and is described as responsive.
Smultron
A paid general-purpose macOS text editor for writing and code, aimed at beginners and experts.
Smultron is a paid general-purpose text editor for macOS; Focus is free, open source and also runs on Windows.
