Copy.ai alternatives · Writing
Copy.ai alternatives with a Linux app
The Copy.ai listing does not include a Linux app. 27 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Copy.ai is a paid product, starting at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 21 of them are free or have a free plan.
27 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Copy.ai
- 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+). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WPS Writer also covers templates, documents and grammar & style.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Story Architect
Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays
- Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Story Architect has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- 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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Typora lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- Typora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Atticus also covers templates and long-form writing.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Dabble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Dabble can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Dabble also covers long-form writing and grammar & style.
- 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). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WriterDuet also covers templates and long-form writing.
- 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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Only Fade In lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Fade In can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Fade In also covers templates and long-form writing.
- 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). Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Typst has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux 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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Zettlr has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- Free
FocusWriter
Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux
- FocusWriter is free. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- FocusWriter has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only FocusWriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web 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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Calmly Writer lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Which Copy.ai alternatives have a Linux app?
WPS Writer, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, Typora, Atticus, Dabble, WriterDuet, Fade In and 19 more list a Linux app.
Does Copy.ai have a Linux app?
The Copy.ai listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.
Which of these writing tools are free?
WPS Writer, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, Calmly Writer and 13 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 Copy.ai: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.