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ghostwriterCalmly Writer
Free

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

 Paid

Pay-once license with a 14-day trial.

Windows, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web
  • Keeps plain-text writing and document preview close together.
  • Markdown shown as formatted text
  • Word count targets and reading time
  • Focuses on Markdown rather than complex word-processing layouts.
  • Paid after the trial
  • Few layout options by design
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
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 September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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