FocusWriter vs Zoho Writer
FocusWriter
gottcode.org
Zoho Writer
zoho.comSide by side
| Figure | FocusWriter | Zoho Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Text App | 8.7 (#3) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Spec score · Word Processing Software | 8.6 (#7) | 7.5 (#28) |
| Spec score · Document Creation Software | 8.6 (#4) | 7.5 (#14) |
| Security | The version 1.9.1 notes say FocusWriter can use strict mode to disable unsafe Qt APIs. | Zoho's security page says customer data in transit uses TLS 1.2/1.3 and sensitive data at rest is encrypted with AES-256; the page was last updated December 4, 2024. |
Plans
Zoho Writer
- Zoho Writer (For Individuals — Free Edition)Free
- Zoho Writer (For Businesses — Paid Edition)Priced on request
In their own words
FocusWriter
FocusWriter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer is a web-based word processor for creating, editing, sharing, and collaborating on documents. Its formatting options include multi-column layouts, section breaks, custom borders, headers, footers, tables, images, and charts. Zia can help generate, edit, rephrase, and rewrite content, while review tools include tracked changes, comments with @mentions, version management, grammar and spelling checks, and plagiarism checking. Writer can generate documents from templates and business data, create fillable forms, and support digital signature collection and approval workflows. Desktop apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux support offline work and sync when a connection returns. It can import, edit, save, and export DOCX, DOC, ODT, PDF, TXT, and HTML files; imports are limited to 50 MB for DOCX and 10 MB for other listed formats. There is no limit to the number of documents users can create. The free individual edition costs nothing and includes 200 document automation credits per month per organization; additional credits can be purchased. Organizations also have free Writer access with 1,000 such credits monthly.