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FocusWriterCalmly Writer
Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 3.

 Paid

Pay-once license with a 14-day trial.

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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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