ghostwriter Alternatives

ghostwriter is described as 'Feature-rich text editor using Markdown syntax which makes it suitable for note-taking, document redaction, simple HTML website creation and much more' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to ghostwriter for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best ghostwriter alternative is Notesnook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ghostwriter are Zettlr, Typora, Trilium Notes and Pulsar Editor.

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ghostwriter alternatives are mainly Text Editors, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Word Processors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to ghostwriter.
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  1. Nulis icon
     14 likes

    Nulis makes the process of outlining your stories, articles, or books easy, fun, and convenient.

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  2. MultiMarkdown Composer is a text editor for Mac that is designed from the ground up around the MultiMarkdown Syntax. It is designed to make writing in MultiMarkdown even easier than it already is, with automatic syntax highlighting, built in previews, easy export to any format...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. OmmWriter icon
     47 likes

    Ommwriter is a simple text processor that firmly believes in making writing a pleasure once again, reinvindicating the close relationship between writer and paper. The more intimate the relation, the smoother the flow of inspiration.

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    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. SXMac icon
     1 like

    SXMac is a light, notes like app that can be used as a rich text editor, markdown editor and preview, code editor with more than 100 supported languages. If you need specific files or anything else in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Nimble Writer icon
     10 likes

    Nimble Writer is a general-purpose tool for writing stories, be it short fiction stories or even complete novels or books. It focuses on being distraction-free, simple, and fully customizable.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  6. Norka icon
     4 likes

    Imagine a hassle-free text-writing experience. Don't worry about saving files, complex markup, or accidentally deleted notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flatpak
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • elementary OS
     
  7. Marker icon
     2 likes

    A simple GTK+ Markdown text editor with dual-pane live preview, spellcheck, style and theme support, and export to HTML and PDF.

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. Zen Editor icon
     1 like

    Zen by Unit is a free, minimal, fast, private writing app. Just open and use.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Justmd icon
     2 likes

    A lightweight markdown viewer and editor. Multi-platform.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. ThiefMD icon
     4 likes

    ThiefMD is a Markdown and Fountain editor and file manager inspired by Ulysses. ThiefMD is based on open source code from Quilter and other projects.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  11. Buho icon
     4 likes

    Buho is a note-taking app. Buho will let you take quick notes, save links, create books and pages for taking classes notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • AppImageHub
     
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