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Open-source alternatives to Arc Studio

Arc Studio is not described as open source on its own site. 12 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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

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

How each one differs from Arc Studio

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LanguageTool also covers grammar & style.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  5. 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. novelWriter

    Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels

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

  7. 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. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only bibisco lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    • bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
    bibisco pricing and details

  8. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

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

  9. Beat

    Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS

    • Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials).
    • Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
    • Only Arc Studio lists a Windows app.
    • Beat is open source, according to its own site.
    Beat pricing and details

  10. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

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

  11. ghostwriter

    Free, open-source Markdown editor from KDE for focused writing

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

  12. MarkText

    Free, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering

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

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Arc Studio?

Yes. Typst, LibreOffice Writer, Zettlr, LanguageTool, Manuskript, novelWriter, bibisco, Trelby and 4 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Arc Studio open source?

Arc Studio is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.