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24 alternatives to Writeathon

A minimal writing tool

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Writeathon launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Writeathon▲100

   Provide the writing flow and inspiration creators need

   2023 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   WriteMapper▲236

   Get from idea 💭 to final draft 📄 in no time using mind maps

   2017 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   IO▲636

   A light-weight and powerful editor for authentic writing

   2016 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Paragraphs▲272

   A minimalist writing app for Mac

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Writeathon 2.0▲5

   Writeathon 2.0,tons of new features and improvements!

   2018 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Writefull▲512

   A tiny tool to help you write better

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Minimal▲166

   A meditation inspired writing app for effective notes

   2021 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Writingmate▲461

   AI copilot for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets with 20k+ users

   2023 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Simply Write▲154

   Distraction-free writing tool

   2025 · simplywrite.online · its alternatives →

10. 10
    WriteMapper 4▲131

    Content writing productivity tool that uses AI and mind maps

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    (blank)▲77

    minimal writing app

    2021 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    WriteMapper 2▲200

    Skyrocket your writing productivity using mind maps 💭

    2019 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    ZenPen▲125

    The minimal writing tool of web

    2014 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    AI Writer Chrome Extension▲383

    Use an advanced AI to help you write content

    2021 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Compose for macOS▲280

    Your personal writing assistant to increase productivity

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Zen by Unit▲104

    A minimal in-browser writing tool

    2019 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Writee AI▲135

    AI assisted writing platform for all your writing needs

    2023 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Write Minimal▲59

    Minimal, beautiful & AI enabled writing experience

    2024 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Notelet▲348

    Create a website or blog with Notion.

    2020 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    WriteMapper for Windows▲77

    Turn your ideas 💭 into text documents 📄 using mind maps! ✨

    2017 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    WriteMapper 3▲116

    Get from idea to final draft in no time, using mind maps.

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Chunks▲138

    A new way to write a whole bunch of stuff

    2018 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Paragraph AI▲133

    First mobile AI writing assistant app powered by GPT-3

    2022 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    WriteMapper for iPhone▲119

    Get from idea to final draft in no time with mind maps

    2019 · 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 →