Write for you.
Share with trust.
Publish for all.
Holt keeps your writing safe, helps you share it with friends you trust, and publishes it when you say so.
A writing app for Mac. Your words stay on your device.
Start writing privately
Free to write. Pro to share and publish.
Write for yourself
Your words stay on your device. No cloud, no tracking, no one watching. Just you, your thoughts, and Holt.
Share with people you trust
Invite the ones you trust. Let them read, highlight, and comment — before anyone else does.
Publish to the world
Holt puts your writing on the web — on your domain, when you're ready.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Holt stays out of your way — until you need it.
Slash commands for quick formatting
Images, galleries, and GIFs
YouTube, Spotify, and more embeds
Auto-save — never lose a word
Import from Ghost, Substack, or Markdown
Export to HTML or Markdown anytime
Your writing doesn't need Holt to survive.
Your writing lives on your Mac, not on someone else's server. Export to Markdown anytime. Even if you leave, Holt makes sure your words go with you.