Calmly Writer
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FocusWriter
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| Fact | Calmly Writer | FocusWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Calmly Writer is developed by Calmly Studio, which says it is led by designer, developer, and university professor Yusef Hassan Montero. | Graeme Gott describes himself as an open-source programmer and avid Linux user since 2001. |
| Maker structure | The FAQ describes Calmly Writer as an independent project maintained by a small team without investors or a large company behind it. | The official site presents Gott Code as Graeme Gott’s personal collection of projects rather than a staffed software company. |
| Purpose | Calmly Writer is a distraction-free editor designed to help users focus on writing. | FocusWriter is a simple, distraction-free word processor with a hide-away interface that appears when you move the mouse to the screen edges. |
Calmly Writer plans
- Desktop license—
- Android app$16.99 a month
- Online editor—
- Calmly Writer OnlineFree
- Calmly Writer for Android$16.99, paid once
- Calmly Writer Android$16.99, paid once
FocusWriter plans
- FocusWriterFree
- Free FocusWriterFree
Pick Calmly Writer if…
The desktop or Android app suits people looking for a writing-focused editor with offline document access. The browser version is intended for quick edits.
Pick FocusWriter if…
FocusWriter suits writers who want a distraction-free desktop editor on Linux or Windows. It also fits users seeking open-source software with themes, goals, and basic writing tools.