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Open-source alternatives to Atticus

Atticus is not described as open source on its own site. 19 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Atticus is a paid product, starting at $147 one-time. 18 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Atticus

  1. Pressbooks

    Book publishing platform that exports EPUB, PDF and web books

    • Pressbooks starts at $12 per book / month ($120 billed yearly). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Pressbooks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Pressbooks vs AtticusPressbooks pricing and details

  2. Sigil

    Free open-source EPUB ebook editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Sigil is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • Sigil has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Sigil is open source, according to its own site.
    Sigil vs AtticusSigil pricing and details

  3. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  4. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • Typst has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Typst pricing and details

  5. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • Zettlr has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  6. 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.
    bibisco pricing and details

  7. Manuskript

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

    • Manuskript is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • Manuskript has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Manuskript is open source, according to its own site.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  8. novelWriter

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

    • novelWriter is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • novelWriter has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Only Atticus lists a macOS app.
    novelWriter pricing and details

  9. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

    • Trelby is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • Trelby has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Trelby is open source, according to its own site.
    Trelby pricing and details

  10. Beat

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

    • Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • Beat has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Beat lists an iOS app.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    Beat pricing and details

  11. Texmaker

    Free LaTeX editor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Texmaker is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • Texmaker has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Texmaker is open source, according to its own site.
    Texmaker pricing and details

  12. TeXstudio

    Open-source LaTeX editor with an integrated PDF viewer

    • TeXstudio is free. Atticus starts at $147 one-time.
    • TeXstudio has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • TeXstudio is open source, according to its own site.
    TeXstudio pricing and details

7 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Atticus?

Yes. Pressbooks, Sigil, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, bibisco, Manuskript, novelWriter and 11 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Atticus open source?

Atticus is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Sigil, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, bibisco, Manuskript, novelWriter, Trelby 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 12, 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.