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Open-source alternatives to Campfire

Campfire 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.

Campfire has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). 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 Campfire

  1. 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.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  2. 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.
    Typst pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  4. 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.
    bibisco pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  6. novelWriter

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

    • novelWriter is free. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
    • Only novelWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
    novelWriter pricing and details

  7. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

    • Trelby is free. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
    • Only Trelby lists a Linux app.
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
    Trelby pricing and details

  8. Beat

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

    • Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Beat is open source, according to its own site.
    Beat pricing and details

  9. 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. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • Only Campfire lists an Android app.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  10. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    FocusWriter pricing and details

  11. ghostwriter

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

    • ghostwriter is free. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
    • Only ghostwriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    ghostwriter pricing and details

  12. MarkText

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

    • MarkText is free. Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard).
    • Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
    MarkText pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Campfire?

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

Is Campfire open source?

Campfire 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 Campfire: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.