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24 alternatives to Turn your fancy, expensive computer into a stupid typewriter
A tool for just writing. No editing allowed.
This tool transforms a computer into a distraction-free writing device with typewriter-like functionality. It's designed for writers who want to focus on composing text without the distractions of modern software… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Turn your fancy, expensive computer into a stupid typewriter launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Distraction-free tool for writing composition
2016 · getfreewrite.com · its alternatives →
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2013 · solitarydesigns.net · its alternatives →
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2013 · inkpen.in · its alternatives →
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Hemingwrite▲137Digital typewriter for distraction free writing (pre-launch)
2014 · hemingwrite.com · its alternatives →
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MonsterWriter is the academic writing tool for students and researchers. Distraction-free document editing, powerful citation management, and full LaTeX workspace support. Better than Overleaf.
2020 · monsterwriter.app · its alternatives →
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Writing is a lightweight distraction-free text editor, in the browser (Markdown and LaTeX supported). - josephernest/writing
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Easy Writer▲115Simple, elegant, distraction free writing.
2018 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Write▲76clean, simple and distraction-free writing environment
2019 · write.techulus.com · its alternatives →
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Typed▲256The stunning markdown and writing app for Mac
2014 · realmacsoftware.com · its alternatives →
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A distraction-free text editor to improve your writing skills - stoope/writer
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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An editor that makes your writing bold and clear
2015 · hemingwayapp.com · its alternatives →
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2012 · pencil.asleepysamurai.com · its alternatives →
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Justwrite▲122A private, local-first writing space that works offline
Jun 2026 · justwrite.sbs · its alternatives →
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BetterWrite▲134So this weekend I and a friend of mine (@ronitrajfr) created a minimalist writing editor. It's ui is clean, beautiful and distraction free, it also has a vim mode and everything stays on your computer no authentication is required to write your thoughts and all we wanted an application where we just start typing with no BS and that's what we made. and did I tell ya that it's open source as well lmk your thoughts and feedback!!
Dec 2025 · betterwrite.ronitt.xyz · its alternatives →
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MonsterWriter▲103MonsterWriter is the academic writing tool for students and researchers. Distraction-free document editing, powerful citation management, and full LaTeX workspace support. Better than Overleaf.
Oct 2025 · monsterwriter.com · its alternatives →
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Iofree▲251The first mechanical keyboard inspired by typewriters
2017 · lofree.co · its alternatives →
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