Campfire alternatives · Writing
Campfire alternatives with a Linux app
The Campfire listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Campfire has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). 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 Campfire
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Campfire has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Campfire has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android 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). Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Only WriterDuet lists a Linux app.
- Campfire can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $79.95 one-time
Fade In
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Campfire has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
Typora
Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type
- Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Campfire has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire 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). Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists an iOS app.
- Calmly Writer also covers Markdown.
- 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. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Only bibisco lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
- 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+). Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Only WPS Writer lists a Linux app.
- Campfire can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- WPS Writer also covers documents and grammar & style.
- Free
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
- Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
6 more that list a Linux app
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Which Campfire alternatives have a Linux app?
Atticus, Dabble, WriterDuet, Fade In, LibreOffice Writer, Typora, Typst, Zettlr and 10 more list a Linux app.
Does Campfire have a Linux app?
The Campfire listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Which of these writing tools are free?
WriterDuet, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, Calmly Writer, bibisco, WPS 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 Campfire: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.