Calmly Writer vs SSuite Office

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.

SSuite Office is a free collection of office software, desktop applications, and browser-based web apps. Its downloads include office suites, word processors and text editors, spreadsheets, and online apps. The maker describes the desktop software as native Windows code using the WIN32 API; online apps run inside a browser rather than in the cloud. The maker says its desktop software, Android apps, and Progressive Web Applications do not require an account or login prompt. Document formats include RTF and XLS, while online text editors support HTML5 and PDF. Word processors list exports such as BMP, TIFF, PDF, SSP, EMF, JPG, PNG, and GIF. SSuite also describes serverless local-area-network tools for video phones, chat, conferencing, and file transfers. The listed platforms are Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows, though desktop apps are listed for Windows. Both the desktop software and online office suite are listed at free, with no recurring subscription fees. The maker says it offers free online user support and does not include third-party add-ons, toolbars, installers, or software distributions.