Skip to content
ToolGPA

FocusWriter alternatives · Writing

FocusWriter alternatives with a Mac app

The FocusWriter listing does not include a Mac app. 64 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

FocusWriter is free to use. 42 of them are free or have a free plan.

64 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to FocusWriter

  1. Calmly Writer

    Distraction-free Markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase

    • Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists macOS and Android apps.
    • Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Calmly Writer vs FocusWriterCalmly Writer pricing and details

  2. Cold Turkey Writer

    Text editor that locks your computer until a writing goal is met

    • Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro). FocusWriter is free.
    • Only Cold Turkey Writer lists a macOS app.
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Cold Turkey Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Cold Turkey Writer vs FocusWriterCold Turkey Writer pricing and details

  3. iA Writer

    Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode

    • iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. FocusWriter is free.
    • FocusWriter has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iA Writer lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    iA Writer vs FocusWriteriA Writer pricing and details

  4. LibreOffice Writer

    Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists a macOS app.
    • LibreOffice Writer also covers templates and long-form writing.
    LibreOffice Writer vs FocusWriterLibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  5. OmmWriter

    Full-screen writing app with backgrounds, music and typing sounds

    • OmmWriter starts at $9.99 one-time (Mac App Store). FocusWriter is free.
    • FocusWriter has a free plan. OmmWriter does not.
    • Only OmmWriter lists a macOS app.
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    OmmWriter vs FocusWriterOmmWriter pricing and details

  6. WriteMonkey

    Minimal plain-text Markdown editor for writers, free to use

    • WriteMonkey is free. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only WriteMonkey lists a macOS app.
    • FocusWriter is open source, according to its own site.
    • WriteMonkey also covers Markdown.
    WriteMonkey vs FocusWriterWriteMonkey pricing and details

  7. Sigil

    Free open-source EPUB ebook editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Sigil is free. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only Sigil lists a macOS app.
    Sigil pricing and details

  8. Texmaker

    Free LaTeX editor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Texmaker is free. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only Texmaker lists a macOS app.
    Texmaker pricing and details

  9. TeXstudio

    Open-source LaTeX editor with an integrated PDF viewer

    • TeXstudio is free. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only TeXstudio lists a macOS app.
    TeXstudio pricing and details

  10. LyX

    Structure-based document processor built on LaTeX

    • LyX is free. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only LyX lists a macOS app.
    • LyX also covers citations.
    LyX pricing and details

  11. Quarto

    Open-source publishing system for technical documents

    • Quarto is free. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only Quarto lists a macOS app.
    • Quarto also covers Markdown, citations and presentations.
    Quarto pricing and details

  12. Apache OpenOffice

    Free open-source office suite with the Writer word processor

    • Apache OpenOffice is free. FocusWriter is free.
    • Only Apache OpenOffice lists a macOS app.
    • Apache OpenOffice also covers templates, spreadsheets and presentations.
    Apache OpenOffice pricing and details

52 more that list a Mac app

All 64 in one table

Common questions

Which FocusWriter alternatives have a Mac app?

Calmly Writer, Cold Turkey Writer, iA Writer, LibreOffice Writer, OmmWriter, WriteMonkey, Sigil, Texmaker and 56 more list a Mac app.

Does FocusWriter have a Mac app?

The FocusWriter listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Windows and Linux.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Calmly Writer, Cold Turkey Writer, LibreOffice Writer, WriteMonkey, Sigil, Texmaker, TeXstudio, LyX and 34 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to FocusWriter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.