FocusWriter vs novelWriter
FocusWriter
gottcode.org
novelWriter
novelwriter.ioSide by side
| Figure | FocusWriter | novelWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Text App | 8.7 (#3) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Spec score · Writing Apps | 8.0 (#71) | 8.2 (#51) |
| Privacy | Gott Code says it collects no personal data and does not share personal data. | The app says it transmits no usage data during local use; checking for updates contacts GitHub’s public API, which may collect access information. |
| Purpose | FocusWriter is a simple, distraction-free word processor with a hide-away interface that appears when you move the mouse to the screen edges. | novelWriter is a plain text editor for organizing novels and associated notes as smaller documents. |
Plans
In their own words
FocusWriter
FocusWriter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
novelWriter
novelWriter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.