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Calmly Writerghostwriter
Paid

Pay-once license with a 14-day trial.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web Windows, Linux
  • Markdown shown as formatted text
  • Word count targets and reading time
  • Keeps plain-text writing and document preview close together.
  • Paid after the trial
  • Few layout options by design
  • Focuses on Markdown rather than complex word-processing layouts.
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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