Anyword alternatives · Writing
Open-source alternatives to Anyword
Anyword is not described as open source on its own site. 26 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.
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.
26 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Anyword
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
LanguageTool
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages
- LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- LanguageTool has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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 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
ghostwriter
Free, open-source Markdown editor from KDE for focused writing
- ghostwriter is free. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- ghostwriter has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ghostwriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free
MarkText
Free, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering
- MarkText is free. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- MarkText has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MarkText lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Manuskript has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manuskript lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free
novelWriter
Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels
- novelWriter is free. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- novelWriter has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only novelWriter lists Linux and Windows apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $3.49/mo
bibisco
Novel planning and writing software built around characters
- bibisco starts at $3.49 per month for Everywhere sync; desktop Supporters Edition is $69 one-time. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- bibisco has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free
Trelby
Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop
- Trelby is free. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Trelby has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Trelby lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $11.99 one-time
Beat
Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS
- Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. Anyword starts at $39 per month, billed yearly ($49 billed monthly).
- Beat has a free plan. Anyword does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Beat lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Anyword lists a web app.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to Anyword?
Yes. LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 18 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is Anyword open source?
Anyword is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript 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.