Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to iA Writer

The writing app that everyone needs.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. iA Writer launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   iA Writer 3▲207

   The quintessential writing machine, rewritten.

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   iA Writer 6▲144

   A laser focused writing app

   2022 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   iA Writer 2.0▲78

   Don't get distracted. Focus on what you are writing.

   2014 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Typewriter▲248

   Your on-demand editor

   2016 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   iA Writer 4▲314

   Embed images, tables and text as blocks of content in text

   2016 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Write▲117

   📝 A writing app to combat writer's block, distractions, etc.

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   iA Writer 5▲20

   Get Focused. Get Started. Get iA Writer.

   2017 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   AI Writer: Essay Email Writing(APP)▲218

   ChatGPT app in your pocket

   2023 · ai-writer.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   iA Writer 5 for Mac▲14

   The focused writing app.

   2018 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Writers brew AI▲129

    An AI writing assistant app that is perfect for everyday use

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    iA Writer for Windows▲11

    A Focused Writing App for Windows

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Stack▲120

    A beautiful and smart key-value based writing app

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Medium for iOS▲137

    Everyone’s stories and ideas. Anywhere, anytime

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Typewrite▲103

    Real-time collaborative writing

    2014 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Paragraphs▲272

    A minimalist writing app for Mac

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Ulysses for iPhone▲165

    Write. Anything. Anywhere.

    2016 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Kraa▲137

    The writing app for everything

    2025 · kraa.io · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Refind for Writers▲260

    Reach a community of hipsters, hackers, and hustlers

    2017 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Hi▲62

    A real-time writing community.

    2014 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Typed▲256

    The stunning markdown and writing app for Mac

    2014 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Writer Pro▲91

    Note. Write. Edit.

    2013 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Canvas for iOS▲310

    Write with your team, in realtime, using markdown

    2016 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Texthub AI▲142

    Ultimate productivity tool - Free

    2023 · texthubai.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Orton▲122

    Discovering the next generation of writers

    2017 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →