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Calmly WriterFocusWriter
Paid

Pay-once license with a 14-day trial.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 3.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web Windows, Linux
  • Markdown shown as formatted text
  • Word count targets and reading time
  • Hide-away interface keeps the page uncluttered
  • Daily goals and live writing statistics
  • Paid after the trial
  • Few layout options by design
  • No macOS build listed
  • Not suited to complex layout or formatting
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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