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Arc Studio alternatives with a Linux app

The Arc Studio listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Arc Studio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $69 per year (Essentials). 14 of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Arc Studio

  1. 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). Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only WriterDuet lists Linux and Android apps.
    WriterDuet vs Arc StudioWriterDuet pricing and details

  2. Fade In

    One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Arc Studio has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    Fade In vs Arc StudioFade In pricing and details

  3. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only Story Architect lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    • Story Architect also covers mind mapping.
    Story Architect vs Arc StudioStory Architect pricing and details

  4. 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+). Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    • WPS Writer also covers documents and grammar & style.
    • Arc Studio also covers long-form writing.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  5. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Arc Studio has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    Atticus pricing and details

  6. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Arc Studio has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    Dabble pricing and details

  7. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Typst pricing and details

  8. LibreOffice Writer

    Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  9. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  10. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Arc Studio has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    Typora pricing and details

  11. 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. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    • Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Calmly Writer pricing and details

  12. Manuskript

    Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards

    • Manuskript is free. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
    Manuskript pricing and details

6 more that list a Linux app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which Arc Studio alternatives have a Linux app?

WriterDuet, Fade In, Story Architect, WPS Writer, Atticus, Dabble, Typst, LibreOffice Writer and 10 more list a Linux app.

Does Arc Studio have a Linux app?

The Arc Studio listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows and iOS.

Which of these writing tools are free?

WriterDuet, Story Architect, WPS Writer, Typst, LibreOffice Writer, Zettlr, Calmly Writer, Manuskript and 6 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 Oct 9, 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 Arc Studio: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.