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    FocusWriter

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows

    Choose FocusWriter if you want a free Linux or Windows word processor with hidden controls, writing goals, and automatic return to your last position.

    9.0 Open source Visit site
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    StackEdit

    Free plan Open source Web

    StackEdit combines browser-based Markdown editing with offline access, collaboration, sync, and publishing workflows.

    8.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Google Docs

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    Google Docs combines document editing, collaboration, offline access, and compatibility with Word and PDF files.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Ghostwriter

    by Ghostwriter
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Ghostwriter offers Markdown editing with focus modes, preview, statistics, and several export formats. Linux and Windows have listed installation options; macOS requires compiling the source.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    LivingWriter

    by LivingWriter
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2
    7.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Dillinger

    Free plan Web

    Dillinger combines a live Markdown preview with file import, export, and supported storage integrations at no cost. Note that offline work uses local drafts, while cloud sync depends on connectivity.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    MarkText

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    MarkText combines multiple Markdown editing modes with support for diagrams, math, and common writing features.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    novelWriter

    by novelWriter
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    novelWriter offers structured document organization and manuscript export for fiction projects across Linux, Windows, and macOS.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Novlr

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Novlr combines manuscript work, planning, publishing tools, and multiple export formats.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $8/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Zoho Writer

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

    Zoho Writer combines document editing and review with offline desktop apps and automation tools.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Microsoft Word

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Word covers document editing across web, mobile, and desktop, with offline editing and collaboration. The free plan is web-based; desktop Word and additional storage appear in paid plans.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Reedsy Studio

    by Reedsy Studio
    Free plan Web

    Reedsy Studio provides a free web-based starting point, with Craft and Outlining adding distinct writing tools. Consider its web-only access and basic export formats when choosing it.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    WriteMonkey

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose WriteMonkey 3 if you want a free, offline-capable desktop editor with tools for navigating and preparing longer Markdown documents.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Zettlr

    by Zettlr
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Zettlr combines Markdown writing, citation support, linked notes, and publication-oriented exports in a free desktop app.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Dabble

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Dabble brings fiction planning, drafting, editing, and collaboration tools together for novelists.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Write.as

    by Write.as
    Free plan Self-hosted

    Choose Write.as if you want ad-free publishing with multiple reading channels, post scheduling, and options to export or self-host.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $6/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Final Draft

    by Final Draft
    Free trial iPhoneMacWeb+1

    Pick Final Draft if you need screenplay formatting alongside story planning and production tools. The Suite adds Cloud storage and asynchronous collaboration, with a 5-day trial.

    6.5 From $8.33/mo (annual) · 5-day trial Visit site
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    Scrivener

    by Scrivener
    Free trial iPhoneMacWindows

    Scrivener combines structured long-form drafting with research, screenwriting, non-fiction, publishing, and offline features.

    5.9 From $23.99 · 30-day trial Visit site
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    TextFree

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.9 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
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    Byword

    Paid iPhoneMac

    Byword focuses on plain-text Markdown writing with export, publishing, and synchronization options. It covers Mac and iOS workflows, but has no free plan and requires separate listed purchases.

    5.8 Visit site
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    Typora

    Free trial LinuxMacWindows

    Typora provides a focused Markdown workspace with live preview, extensive format support, and offline files.

    5.8 From $14.99 · 15-day trial Visit site
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    iA Writer

    by iA Writer
    Paid MacWindowsiPhone

    iA Writer combines offline writing, export options, publishing tools, and version history across its listed desktop and mobile platforms.

    5.7 7-day trial Visit site
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    Ulysses

    by Ulysses
    Free trial MaciPhone

    Ulysses is a paid, Apple-platform writing app with publishing, export, history and offline capabilities.

    5.6 From $39.99/user/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    MWeb

    by MWeb
    Paid iPhoneMac

    MWeb combines Markdown editing with structured note management, publishing connections, exports, and image-hosting integrations.

    5.4 From $34.99 Visit site

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