Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to The Basic
All Purpose, Lightweight & Minimalist writing application.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Basic launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Minimal▲166A meditation inspired writing app for effective notes
2021 · minimal.app · its alternatives →
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Stack▲120A beautiful and smart key-value based writing app
2017 · stack-writer.com · its alternatives →
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Textpad▲200Simple online notepad, no fancy stuff. Just write.
2016 · textpad.surge.sh · its alternatives →
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Rough Draft▲408Write now. Edit later. Remember, it's just a rough draft.
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
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Write▲117📝 A writing app to combat writer's block, distractions, etc.
2017 · write.surge.sh · its alternatives →
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Your personal writing assistant to increase productivity
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Paper▲94Distraction-free writing app for your iPhone, iPad and Mac
2017 · paper.pro · its alternatives →
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Origin▲132Typewriter styled, minimalistic writing app for Mac
2017 · origin.star-lord.me · its alternatives →
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Minimal, beautiful & AI enabled writing experience
2024 · writeminimal.com · its alternatives →
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Easy Write▲198Write clearly using only 1,000 commonly used words
2016 · easywrite.parishod.com · its alternatives →
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A minimalist writing app to help you focus on what matters.
2020 · writtyapp.com · its alternatives →
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