Side by side
Byword vs Write.as
Both stand on text app. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
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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. Pro suits individual publishers needing up to three blogs, while Team is the better fit for collaborative editing; the Free plan is listed as closed for now.
Visit Write.asThe facts
| Byword | Write.as | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Byword for iPhone and iPad: $5.99, paid once | Pro Annual: $6 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Write.as |
| Website | bywordapp.com | write.as |
| On text app | #20 of 24 | #16 of 24 |
Byword: what it does well
- Markdown editing with syntax highlighting
- Sync through iCloud and Dropbox
- Exports HTML, PDF, and rich text
- Publishes to several services
- Offline iOS document access
What to know first
- No free plan
- Apple platforms only
- Mac app requires macOS 10.13 or later
- Separate one-time app prices
Write.as: what it does well
- Markdown and Rich Text editing are available.
- Writing saves automatically in the browser.
- Readers can access posts through email, RSS, e-readers, and Mastodon.
- Pro supports custom domains and unlimited posts.
- Users can export work or self-host with WriteFreely.
What to know first
- The Free plan is listed as closed for now.
- The Free plan allows only three posts per day.
- Team is limited to five members.
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