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Open-source alternatives to DeepL Write

DeepL Write 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.

DeepL Write has a free plan. Paid plans start at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. 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 DeepL Write

  1. 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. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only DeepL Write lists an Android app.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool vs DeepL WriteLanguageTool pricing and details

  2. LibreOffice Writer

    Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists iOS and Android apps.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  3. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a browser extension.
    Typst pricing and details

  4. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists iOS and Android apps.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  5. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    FocusWriter pricing and details

  6. ghostwriter

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

    • ghostwriter is free. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only ghostwriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    ghostwriter pricing and details

  7. MarkText

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

    • MarkText is free. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists iOS and Android apps.
    MarkText pricing and details

  8. Manuskript

    Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards

    • Manuskript is free. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists iOS and Android apps.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  9. novelWriter

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

    • novelWriter is free. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only novelWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    novelWriter pricing and details

  10. 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. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only bibisco lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a browser extension.
    bibisco pricing and details

  11. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

    • Trelby is free. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only Trelby lists a Linux app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists iOS and Android apps.
    Trelby pricing and details

  12. Beat

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

    • Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
    • Only DeepL Write lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a browser extension.
    Beat pricing and details

7 more that are open source

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to DeepL Write?

Yes. LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 11 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is DeepL Write open source?

DeepL Write is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 DeepL Write: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.