iA Writer

Focused Markdown writing app with syntax highlighting and cross-platform support.

Pricing: perpetual, subscription
Free tier: false
License: proprietary
Open source: No

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://ia.net/writer/how-toVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): markdown, writing, focus-mode, plain-textVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, mobileVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): iA Writer for Mac (macOS 10.15+), iA Writer for Windows (Windows 10+)Verification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): falseVerification pending
Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): perpetual, subscriptionVerification pending
Starting price(29): 29.99Verification pending
Trial length(14): 7Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Distraction-free Markdown writing in plain text, Focus Mode highlighting the sentence or paragraph you are working on, Style Check flagging cliches, fillers, and clutter, Authorship tracking showing what you typed versus pasted or AI text, Export to PDF, Word, or HTMLVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Writers who want distraction-free Markdown with Focus Mode and a one-time purchase on Mac, Windows, or iOSVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individualVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Long-form Markdown writing, Distraction-free draftingVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2005Verified
Headquarters country(US): SwitzerlandVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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