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Pure Writer Desktop vs ONLYOFFICE

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Pure Writer Desktop

7.0
Productivity

Desktop version of the Android app

ONLYOFFICE

8.0
Productivity

Document editor

Metric Pure Writer Desktop ONLYOFFICE
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 1 767
90-day Installs 5 2.2K
365-day Installs 24 6.5K
Version 1.9.0,1.9.0 9.3.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.3K 6.3K
GitHub Forks 102 1.2K
Open Issues 59 1.1K
License GPL-3.0 AGPL-3.0
Language Java Shell
Last GitHub Commit 9mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Nov 7, 2021 Apr 5, 2017

Reviews

Pure Writer Desktop

Pure Writer Desktop is a distraction-free writing tool with a clean, minimalist interface. It supports markdown, offers a distraction-free mode, and syncs across platforms. Ideal for writers and content creators seeking a focused writing environment.

A distraction-free writing application with markdown support and syncing capabilities.

Pros

  • + Clean and minimalist interface
  • + Markdown support and distraction-free mode
  • + Cross-platform syncing capabilities
  • + Open-source with active development

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited Linux support
  • - Low install numbers

ONLYOFFICE

ONLYOFFICE is a collaborative document editor offering real-time editing and cloud integration, making it a robust free alternative to Microsoft Office for productivity.

ONLYOFFICE allows users to create, edit, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations in real-time, compatible with Microsoft Office formats.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source with AGPL-3.0 license
  • + Real-time collaboration and cloud integration
  • + Compatibility with Microsoft Office formats

Cons

  • - Primarily web-based interface
  • - Some feature limitations compared to Microsoft Office