Write! AlternativesTop Word Processors & Text Editors like Write!

Write! is described as 'Distraction-free text editor that boosts your productivity. It supports markdown syntax, spell-checker, cloud integration and much more!' and is a leading Word Processor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Write! for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Write! alternative is ONLYOFFICE, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Write! are LibreOffice - Writer, Typora, ghostwriter and Manuskript.

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  1. ONLYOFFICE icon

    ONLYOFFICE

     712 likes

    Open-source office suite offering document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing with co-editing modes, plugin support, integration across 30+ services, robust security, and mobile access. Available in Community, Enterprise, and Home Server editions for versatile deployment.

    94 ONLYOFFICE alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Flatpak
    • Cloudron
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  2. LibreOffice - Writer icon

    LibreOffice - Writer

     1336 likes

    An open-source word processor offering rich formatting and style options across multiple platforms. Versatile enough to handle both simple memos and complex book publishing, it supports a wide range of document formats and Microsoft Word compatibility, enhancing productivity through templates and layouts.

    97 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
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  4. Typora icon

    Typora

     335 likes

    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file management with tree and articles panels, and content organization through an outline panel.

    213 Typora alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Electron
    • Visual Studio Code
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    A minimalist Markdown editor offering cross-platform synchronization, live preview, and seamless export/import in various formats like PDF, DOCX, and LaTeX. Features include distraction-free Focus and Typewriter modes, file manag...

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    ghostwriter

     116 likes

    ghostwriter is a feature-rich text editor using Markdown syntax which makes it suitable for note-taking, document redaction, simple HTML website creation and much more.

    155 ghostwriter alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    ghostwriter screenshot 1
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  7. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

     176 likes

    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

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    • Mac
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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. FocusWriter icon

    FocusWriter

     214 likes

    Simple but configurable and themeable, distraction-free text editor for writers. Open-source and available across desktop platforms.

    110 FocusWriter alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    FocusWriter screenshot 1
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  10. Write.as icon

    Write.as

     124 likes

    Write.as lets you write and publish text instantly. Write a note for yourself to read later. Create a standalone article you can quickly broadcast on social media — or publish a full blog.

    112 Write.as alternatives

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    • Android
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    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire
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  11. Nuclino icon

    Nuclino

     138 likes

    Nuclino is a unified workspace where teams can bring all their knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place. It’s a modern, simple, and blazingly fast way to collaborate, without the chaos of files and folders, context switching, or silos.

    379 Nuclino alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
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    • European Union flagEU
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  12. iA Writer icon

    iA Writer

     99 likes

    iA Writer is a pro tool for focused writing in Markdown, a simple formatting language. It offers features like Focus Mode, Style Check, Syntax Highlight, Wikilinks, and cross-platform compatibility.

    148 iA Writer alternatives

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    iA Writer screenshot 1
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    Rentry.co

     57 likes

    Rentry.co is a markdown pastebin and publishing service with preview, custom urls and editing. Fast, simple and free.

    205 Rentry.co alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary (MIT)

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    • Online
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    Live markdown syntax highlighting
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  14. Ulysses icon

    Ulysses

     73 likes

    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    178 Ulysses alternatives

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    Ulysses screenshot 1
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  15. Apache OpenOffice Writer icon

    Apache OpenOffice Writer

     684 likes

    Writer, part of the Apache OpenOffice suite, is an open-source word processor. It supports the ISO standard Open Document Format (ODF) for data interchange as its default file format, as well as Microsoft Office 97-2003 formats, Microsoft Office 2007...

    76 Apache OpenOffice Writer alternatives

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