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iA Writer vs Fantastical

Side-by-side comparison of two indie startups from the Startup Spotlight directory.

Option A
iA Writer

iA Writer

Productivity

The Markdown writing app you'll love using.

iA Writer is a distraction-free Markdown editor focused on craft and clarity — used by writers, journalists, and developers.

Founder
Oliver Reichenstein
Founded
2005
Team
1-10
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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Option B
Fantastical

Fantastical

Productivity

The world's best calendar app.

Fantastical is the calendar app of choice for Apple power users — built by Flexibits, a small family-run studio.

Founder
Michael Simmons
Founded
2011
Team
11-50
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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