Copy.ai alternatives · Writing
Open-source alternatives to Copy.ai
Copy.ai 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.
Copy.ai is a paid product, starting at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). 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 Copy.ai
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- LanguageTool has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
- 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 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
ghostwriter
Free, open-source Markdown editor from KDE for focused writing
- ghostwriter is free. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- ghostwriter has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only ghostwriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- Free
MarkText
Free, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering
- MarkText is free. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- MarkText has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only MarkText lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- Free
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Manuskript has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Manuskript lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- Free
novelWriter
Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels
- novelWriter is free. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- novelWriter has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only novelWriter lists Linux and Windows apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- 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. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- bibisco has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only bibisco lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- Free
Trelby
Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop
- Trelby is free. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Trelby has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Trelby lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $11.99 one-time
Beat
Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS
- Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. Copy.ai starts at $24 per month for up to 5 seats, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Beat has a free plan. Copy.ai does not.
- Only Beat lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Copy.ai lists a web app.
Common questions
Is there an open-source alternative to Copy.ai?
Yes. LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 11 more are open source, according to their own sites.
Is Copy.ai open source?
Copy.ai is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript 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 Copy.ai: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.