Poe
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Spec sheet
- Product
- Poe is a cross-platform writing app designed as a distraction-free editor.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Platforms
- Poe is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux; the FAQ says iOS and Android versions are in development.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Free plan
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getpoe.com
- Paid from
- 6.99Read 22 Sep 2026 · getpoe.com
- Mobile apps
- NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · getpoe.com
- Support
- Users can contact support by emailing [email protected], including for cancellation help.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Data backup
- The privacy page advises users to back up their data and says Poe's developers are not liable for lost user data.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Export formats
- basicRead 22 Sep 2026 · getpoe.com
- File format limit
- Poe saves content as Markdown and does not support text justification or alignment, font changes, or text color changes within the document.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Internet use
- Some features require internet access, and searches can open external sites such as Wikipedia or Thesaurus.com directly.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Narrator
- Narrator reads documents aloud with selectable voices and adjustable reading speed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- No AI
- Poe says it does not use AI features, assistants, or tools, and does not use user data for training.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Offline mode
- YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · getpoe.com
- Offline use
- The product page says Poe works offline and requires no account or cloud service.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Personal data
- Poe says it does not collect personal data; anonymous word-count and in-app activity information stays inside the app and is deleted when the app is uninstalled.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Project mode
- Project mode opens a folder, shows combined word counts across files, and lets users switch between them.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
- Publishing tools
- NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · getpoe.com
- Real-time collaboration
- NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · getpoe.com
- Writing tools
- Features include rich-text editing, focus mode, writing timers, word-count goals, writing stats, and customizable themes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
Plans and prices
Poe Free Free $0 forever Rich-text editor · Focus mode · Timers and goal-trackers · Writing stats · Custom themes and fonts Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
Poe Pro $6.99 a year $6.99 / year; renews annually · cancel anytime Everything in Free · Project mode · Narrator · Calendar · Comments · Dictionary & Thesaurus · Ambient audio Read 8 Oct 2026 · getpoe.com
Where Specifiction places it
- Text Editors#41 of 828.1
- Writing Apps#72 of 1358.0
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