Final Draft alternatives · Writing
Final Draft alternatives with a Linux app
The Final Draft listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Final Draft is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Final Draft
- 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). Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists Linux and Android apps.
- Final Draft 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. Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
- 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. Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- Story Architect has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Story Architect lists Linux and Android apps.
- Only Final Draft lists a web app.
- Free
Trelby
Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop
- Trelby is free. Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- Trelby has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Trelby lists a Linux app.
- Only Final Draft lists a web app.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Only Final Draft lists an iOS 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). Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
- Dabble also covers grammar & style.
- 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). Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- Typst has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Final Draft lists a web app.
- 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+). Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- Final Draft 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. Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- bibisco has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists Linux and Android apps.
- Only Final Draft 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. Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Only Final Draft lists a web app.
- Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
- Zettlr has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Only Final Draft lists a web app.
6 more that list a Linux app
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Which Final Draft alternatives have a Linux app?
WriterDuet, Fade In, Story Architect, Trelby, Atticus, Dabble, Typst, LibreOffice Writer and 10 more list a Linux app.
Does Final Draft have a Linux app?
The Final Draft listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows and iOS.
Which of these writing tools are free?
WriterDuet, Story Architect, Trelby, Typst, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, bibisco, Zettlr and 6 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 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 Final Draft: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.