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Free; optional sync to Google Drive, Dropbox or GitHub. Documents stored in the browser.
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Free alternatives to iA Writer
Find a free app for the parts of iA Writer you actually use.
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ZettlrWrite and organise Markdown documents, research notes and longer manuscripts.
Free open-source desktop editor · local files · no document quota
MarkTextWrite and edit Markdown documents with a desktop preview.
Free and open source (MIT licence per GitHub).
ObsidianWrite linked Markdown notes and organise a personal knowledge base locally.
Free without limits. No sign-up required. (obsidian.md/pricing); Sync/Publish are optional paid add-ons.