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Calmly WriterWordGrinder
Paid

Pay-once license with a 14-day trial.

 Free

Free to download and use.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Markdown shown as formatted text
  • Word count targets and reading time
  • Runs in a terminal with no GUI required
  • Menu interface avoids memorising shortcuts
  • Paid after the trial
  • Few layout options by design
  • Deliberately limited formatting features
  • Needs a UTF-8 terminal and good Unicode fonts
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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