Altova XMLSpy vs Calmly Writer
Altova XMLSpy
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Calmly Writer
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| Figure | Altova XMLSpy | Calmly Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 9 |
| Spec score · Text Editors | 8.4 (#24) | 9.0 (#6) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Purpose | XMLSpy is a JSON and XML editor for designing, editing, validating, transforming, and debugging structured data and related technologies. | Calmly Writer is a distraction-free editor designed to help users focus on writing. |
| Support | Altova provides XMLSpy online and PDF manuals, and its company page lists a technical support form. | Users can report bugs or suggest features by email, Bluesky, or Reddit. |
Plans
Altova XMLSpy
- ProfessionalPrice not published
- EnterprisePrice not published
- XMLSpy Professional XML Editor$679, paid once
- XMLSpy Enterprise XML Editor$1,099, paid once
Calmly Writer
- Desktop licensePrice not published
- Android app$16.99 a month
- Online editorPrice not published
- Calmly Writer OnlineFree
- Calmly Writer OnlineFree
- Calmly Writer Android$16.99, paid once
- Calmly Writer for Android$16.99, paid once
- Calmly Writer Pro Desktop$23.90, paid once
- Calmly Writer Pro 3 desktop licensePrice not published
In their own words
Altova XMLSpy
Altova XMLSpy has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Calmly Writer
Calmly Writer is an editor designed to help users focus on writing. It renders Markdown formatting as text is entered and includes word and character counts, custom writing targets, reading time, a table of contents, comments and document tabs. The apps import Word documents and export to Word, PDF, Markdown or HTML. Users can customize themes, fonts and layout, and turn on smart punctuation, type sounds or OpenDyslexic mode. Desktop and Android apps work offline, storing documents, backups and previous versions on the device. Files can also be saved in Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive folders for syncing. The browser editor is a limited preview for quick edits; backups, version history, writing targets and PDF export are available in the apps instead. Online documents are saved in browser storage, and the maker says it does not store writing on its servers. The desktop app has a 14-day trial. The Android app costs $16.99, paid once, with no subscription, and requires Android 7.0 or later.