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Calmly Writer vs Micro
Both stand on text editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Calmly Writer offers writing tools and offline apps alongside a limited browser editor. Choose an app rather than the browser version if you need features such as backups, version history, writing targets, or PDF export.
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Micro offers terminal editing with multiple cursors, plugins, language-server support, and broad configuration options. Its clipboard requirements on Linux and lack of Vi-style keybindings are worth considering.
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| Calmly Writer | Micro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | calmlywriter.com | micro-editor.github.io |
| On text editors | #25 of 82 | #29 of 82 |
Calmly Writer: what it does well
- Offline editing on desktop and Android
- Imports Word and exports four formats
- Writing targets, reading time, and document tabs
- Custom themes, fonts, and layout
- Desktop app has a 14-day trial
What to know first
- Browser editor is a limited preview
- Android has no trial
- PDF export and version history are app features
- Android purchase is separate from desktop license
Micro: what it does well
- Single static binary has no dependencies.
- Syntax highlighting covers over 130 languages.
- Lua plugin system includes plugin management.
- Supports language servers and remote development.
What to know first
- No Vim emulation or Vi keybindings.
- Linux desktop clipboard access requires an external tool.
- Mingw and Cygwin are not officially supported.
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