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WordGrinderiA Writer
Free

Free to download and use.

 Paid

A paid purchase or subscription is required, depending on platform.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
  • Runs in a terminal with no GUI required
  • Menu interface avoids memorising shortcuts
  • Syntax control highlights adjectives, conjunctions and filler words
  • Plain Markdown files in your own folders, with no proprietary library
  • Deliberately limited formatting features
  • Needs a UTF-8 terminal and good Unicode fonts
  • Paid on every platform, with separate purchases in places
  • Deliberately few features; it is not an organiser or notebook
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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