Anyword alternatives · Writing
Anyword alternatives with a Linux app
The Anyword listing does not include a Linux app. 31 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Anyword is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.
31 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Anyword
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
WPS Writer
Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite
- WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Story Architect
Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays
- Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Story Architect has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
Typora
Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type
- Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Only Typora lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Only Dabble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
- Dabble can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $7.49/mo
WriterDuet
Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing
- WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $79.95 one-time
Fade In
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Only Fade In lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
- Fade In can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Typst
Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app
- Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Typst has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Zettlr has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free
FocusWriter
Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux
- FocusWriter is free. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- FocusWriter has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocusWriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $16.99 one-time
Calmly Writer
Distraction-free Markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase
- Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calmly Writer lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Only Anyword lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Which Anyword alternatives have a Linux app?
WPS Writer, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, Typora, Atticus, Dabble, WriterDuet, Fade In and 23 more list a Linux app.
Does Anyword have a Linux app?
The Anyword listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web and Browser extension.
Which of these writing tools are free?
WPS Writer, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, Calmly Writer and 17 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Anyword: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.