Cold Turkey Writer alternatives · Writing
Cold Turkey Writer alternatives with a Linux app
The Cold Turkey Writer listing does not include a Linux app. 31 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.
31 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Cold Turkey Writer
- Free
FocusWriter
Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux
- FocusWriter is free. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
- Only Cold Turkey Writer lists a macOS app.
- FocusWriter is open source, according to its own site.
- 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. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
- Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- Calmly Writer also covers Markdown.
- 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. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Typora also covers Markdown.
- Free trial · from $15/mo
NovelPad
Index-card novel writing app for desktop and web
- NovelPad starts at $15 per month; $89 one-time for the desktop app. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. NovelPad does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NovelPad lists a web app.
- Only NovelPad lists a Linux app.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Atticus lists a web app.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dabble lists a web app.
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
- Cold Turkey Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Only bibisco lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
- bibisco also covers long-form writing.
- 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). Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
- Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Cold Turkey Writer 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. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fade In lists a web app.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Free
Sigil
Free open-source EPUB ebook editor for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Sigil is free. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Only Sigil lists a Linux app.
- Sigil is open source, according to its own site.
- Cold Turkey Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
FreeOffice TextMaker
Free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files
- FreeOffice TextMaker is free. Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro).
- Only FreeOffice TextMaker lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Cold Turkey Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- FreeOffice TextMaker also covers documents and long-form writing.
Common questions
Which Cold Turkey Writer alternatives have a Linux app?
FocusWriter, Calmly Writer, Typora, NovelPad, Atticus, Dabble, Zettlr, bibisco and 23 more list a Linux app.
Does Cold Turkey Writer have a Linux app?
The Cold Turkey Writer listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and Windows.
Which of these writing tools are free?
FocusWriter, Calmly Writer, Zettlr, bibisco, WriterDuet, Sigil, FreeOffice TextMaker, Texmaker and 17 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 Cold Turkey Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.