Calmly Writer
8.6#1 in text editorsFree planFree planAndroidWebLinuxmacOS
VisitCalmly Writer vs Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
8.2#3 in text editorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Calmly Writer | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | The app offers themes, customizable fonts and layout, smart punctuation, type sounds, and an OpenDyslexic mode. | Settings Sync shares user settings across VS Code instances, and profiles let users create and switch between sets of customizations. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
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
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
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 Visual Studio Code if…
VS Code suits developers who want a free editor for desktop or browser coding, with built-in tools and a large extension library. It also fits users who want to combine AI agent workflows with direct coding, provided they have a GitHub account to start building with agents.