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FocusWriter vs Google Docs

FocusWriter

gottcode.org

Google Docs

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FigureFocusWriterGoogle Docs
Price fromFree$7/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open sourceYes—
Web—Yes
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
LinuxYes—
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
Plans published211
Spec score · Text App8.7 (#3)8.3 (#7)
Spec score · Word Processing Software8.6 (#7)8.2 (#13)
Spec score · Document Creation Software8.6 (#4)8.2 (#9)
PrivacyGott Code says it collects no personal data and does not share personal data.Google says private Docs content is not scanned to train its foundational AI models and documents are restricted by default.
PurposeFocusWriter is a simple, distraction-free word processor with a hide-away interface that appears when you move the mouse to the screen edges.Google Docs is an online document editor for creating and collaborating on content.
SecurityThe version 1.9.1 notes say FocusWriter can use strict mode to disable unsafe Qt APIs.Google says Docs data is encrypted by default and supports privacy controls and advanced client-side encryption.

Plans

FocusWriter

  • FocusWriterFree
  • Free FocusWriterFree

FocusWriter pricing →

Google Docs

  • Business Starter — Flexible$8.40 a month
  • Business Starter — Annual/Fixed-Term$7 a month
  • Business Starter — Annual payment$84 a year
  • Business Standard — Flexible$16.80 a month
  • Business Standard — Annual/Fixed-Term$14 a month
  • Business Plus — Flexible$26.40 a month
  • Business Plus — Annual/Fixed-Term$22 a month
  • Business PlusPrice not published
  • Business StandardPrice not published
  • Business StarterPrice not published

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In their own words

FocusWriter

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Google Docs

Google Docs is an online document editor for creating content and collaborating with others. It includes templates, smart canvas building blocks, smart chips, pageless mode, and document tabs. Collaborators can edit and comment together, assign tasks, manage permissions, and restore earlier versions. Gemini in Docs can draft documents using information from Drive, Gmail, and Chat. Docs can create meeting notes from Calendar events and supports electronic signatures and contract templates. Microsoft Word and PDF files can be imported, while Word files can be edited while preserving the original. Documents can be created, accessed, and edited offline. Docs connects with Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Calendar, Chat, and Meet. Anyone with a Google Account can create documents, although some features require a Google Workspace plan. It runs in web browsers and on Android and iOS devices. A free plan and 14-day trial are listed; paid Workspace plans start at 7 USD per user per month with annual billing. Google says data is encrypted by default.

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