Calmly Writer

Calmly Writer

3.0 out of 5 stars
FastFox

FastFox

4.0 out of 5 stars
Calmly Writer FastFox

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Calmly Writer:

About

Traditional word processors include dozens of options for formatting text, distracting you from what really matters, writing. Calmly Writer is an editor designed to focus on what you want to tell, with a simple, unobtrusive, and easy-to-use user interface. Calmly Writer has been designed to help you focus on writing. As you start typing, all the distracting options disappear from the user interface. The "focus mode" option highlights only the paragraph you are editing at the time. Format your text simply by selecting and clicking on the desired style. If you prefer, you can also do it with keyboard shortcuts or markdown. As long as you do not close a document tab, that document will be opened every time you start the application. If the document was not saved, its backup will be loaded. Calmly Writer displays the number of words and characters written, and allows you to set a target. You can choose between light, dark, dark blue, dune and old-school mode.
FastFox:

About

FastFox is a text expander software used to insert your most commonly used text quickly and easily. Expand phrases, paragraphs, documents, images, and more. To add a new text shortcut in FastFox, enter both the shortcut keys and the text the shortcut will expand to. With FastFox running, simply type your shortcut and it will automatically expand to your saved text. Since FastFox runs in the background, shortcuts can be used in any program including word processors and email. Text expander software is ideal for anyone who types the same text repeatedly, improving typing speed and productivity by providing easy access to regularly used text using abbreviations or other text shortcuts. FastFox learns your most commonly typed phrases and suggests them to you as you type, so you can select and insert text on the fly. Bring the power of autocomplete to all your typing.
Calmly Writer:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
FastFox:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
Calmly Writer:

Audience

Any user searching for a notepad solution for writing and formatting text
FastFox:

Audience

Anyone searching for an instant word expansion and macro recorder software that helps create and edit shortcuts
Calmly Writer:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
FastFox:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Calmly Writer:

API

Offers API Not Supported
FastFox:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Calmly Writer:

Screenshots and Videos

FastFox:

Screenshots and Videos

Calmly Writer:

Pricing

$11.45 one-time payment
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
FastFox:

Pricing

$59.95 one-time payment
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Calmly Writer:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 3.5 / 5
design 3.5 / 5
support 3.0 / 5
FastFox:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5
Calmly Writer:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Calmly is like a markdown editor (sort of?) for writers. I still don't get what all the hype is about with markdown. I get that pure text files will still be readable post-apocalypse as long as one computer exists (or whatever that crowd goes on and on about) but beyond that? It's quick and "easy" to format if you learn a lot of new shortcuts/syntax, taking of valuable brain space better spent on things related to actually writing. Back to Calmly: It's pretty! Well, mine is. You can set yours however you want, but mine is a deep navy background with an orchid purple font. Don't ask me how this isn't distracting, it just isn't. Granted, this is the paid-for (very cheap!) desktop version, not the free web version, so it has more customization options. It is somehow actually soothing. I'm a stress-writer. And eater. And, well, I'm sure you get the point. I write when I'm stressed and writing ([well] or trying to, anyway) stresses me out. But I don't see or feel any of the noise when I'm using Calmly. There's no risk to using the free web version, forever or just to try, unless that is, you don't want to replace your current writer/editor. In which case, what are you doing here?!
  • N/A.

Cons

  • The person who reviewed before me didn't know what they were talking about, so I guess that's a con that's not at all the fault of Calmly. I bought this software in November 2022 and did not get charged at all beyond the first time. Make sure you're signing up for the right stuff, read the fine print, don't go to crappy websites, use an adblocker and don't click shady links, and run MalwareBytes, because you (dear other reviewer) clearly have something else going on.
  • All one can find is information about a one time fee. Thereafter they draw $30 from your account monthly.
FastFox:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Easy to learn, easy to use. What more do I need to say. The fact that I have to write a minimum 100 character overall evaluation is a disincentive to use this platform.

Cons

  • Limited # of abbreviations to ~999. My office needs more, so worked around by deleting some less frequently used ones. No way to buy or create a larger database of abbreviations.
Calmly Writer:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
FastFox:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
Calmly Writer:

Company Information

Calmly Writer
www.calmlywriter.com
FastFox:

Company Information

FastFox
www.nch.com.au/fastfox/
Calmly Writer:

Alternatives

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Categories

Word Processors Supported
Writing Supported
FastFox:

Categories

Text Expanders Supported
Calmly Writer:

Integrations

Microsoft Word Supported
FastFox:

Integrations

Microsoft Word Not Supported
Calmly Writer:
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