Atticus alternatives · Writing
Atticus alternatives with an Android app
The Atticus listing does not include an Android app. 20 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.
Atticus is a paid product, starting at $147 one-time. 18 of them are free or have a free plan.
20 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Atticus
- Free plan · from $15/mo
LivingWriter
Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards
- LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- LivingWriter has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only LivingWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $0.50/mo
Campfire
Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing
- Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- Campfire has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
JotterPad
Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays
- JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- JotterPad has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Atticus lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 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). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only WriterDuet lists iOS and Android apps.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft Word
Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux 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. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Calmly Writer lists an Android app.
- Calmly Writer also covers Markdown.
- Free plan · from $5.49 one-time
yWriter
Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes
- yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- yWriter has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Atticus 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. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- bibisco has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Atticus lists a web app.
- Free
FreeOffice TextMaker
Free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files
- FreeOffice TextMaker is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- FreeOffice TextMaker has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only FreeOffice TextMaker lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Atticus lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Sudowrite
AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction
- Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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+). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $11.24/mo
Celtx
Online scriptwriting with pre-production planning tools
- Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
- Celtx has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Only Atticus lists macOS and Linux apps.
8 more that list an Android app
All 20 in one tableCommon questions
Which Atticus alternatives have an Android app?
LivingWriter, Campfire, JotterPad, WriterDuet, Microsoft Word, Calmly Writer, yWriter, bibisco and 12 more list an Android app.
Does Atticus have an Android app?
The Atticus listing does not include an Android app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LivingWriter, Campfire, JotterPad, WriterDuet, Microsoft Word, Calmly Writer, yWriter, bibisco and 10 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 Atticus: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.








