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4thewordsFocusWriter
Freemium

Free to try, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 3.

Web Windows, Linux
  • Game mechanics and streaks that reward regular writing
  • Cloud save with version history
  • Hide-away interface keeps the page uncluttered
  • Daily goals and live writing statistics
  • Online service that needs an account
  • Game elements can distract writers who want a plain editor
  • No macOS build listed
  • Not suited to complex layout or formatting
Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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