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Writebox

A text editor designed with simplicity and distraction-free writing.

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Writebox is a web-based text editor focused on simplicity and distraction-free writing. It was released in 2011 and has been maintained for over a decade. It syncs documents via cloud storage integrations and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook.

12 alternatives to Writebox

Ranked by how well each tool replaces Writebox: shared features, audience, price and popularity.

  1. StackEdit

    In-browser Markdown editor

    Covers 1 of 4 key features and is open source.

    Open source
    56 out of 100 match—

  2. Thunderpad

    Simple, general-purpose and cross-platform text editor written in C++ using the Qt librair

    Covers 1 of 4 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    56 out of 100 matchFree

  3. Calmly Writer

    A minimalist, distraction-free writing app with WYSIWYG markdown, typewriter sounds and a

    Covers 0 of 4 key features.

    56 out of 100 match—

  4. Dillinger

    Free online Markdown editor with live preview

    Covers 0 of 4 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    55 out of 100 matchFree

  5. Workflowy

    Outline-based note-taking for organizing your work

    Covers 1 of 4 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    55 out of 100 match$6.99/mo

  6. OmmWriter

    A perfect place to think and write.

    Covers 0 of 4 key features.

    54 out of 100 match—

  7. Simplenote

    The simplest way to keep notes

    Covers 1 of 4 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    54 out of 100 matchContact sales

  8. MoodWriter

    A text editor designed to immerse you in the writing process.

    Covers 0 of 4 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    54 out of 100 matchFree

  9. Joplin

    Free your notes

    Covers 2 of 4 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    54 out of 100 match$2.40/mo

  10. Typora

    A minimal Markdown editor and reader

    Covers 0 of 4 key features.

    53 out of 100 match—

  11. Notesnook

    Open source and end-to-end encrypted note taking app

    Covers 1 of 4 key features, has a free plan and is open source.

    Free planOpen source
    53 out of 100 matchFree

  12. WriteMonkey

    Zenware writing application for Windows

    Covers 0 of 4 key features and has a free plan.

    Free plan
    53 out of 100 matchFree