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ghostwriter alternatives with a Mac app

The ghostwriter listing does not include a Mac app. 41 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

ghostwriter is free to use. 27 of them are free or have a free plan.

41 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to ghostwriter

  1. MarkText

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

    • MarkText is free. ghostwriter is free.
    • Only MarkText lists a macOS app.
    MarkText vs ghostwriterMarkText pricing and details

  2. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. ghostwriter is free.
    • ghostwriter has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists a macOS app.
    • Typora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Typora vs ghostwriterTypora pricing and details

  3. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. ghostwriter is free.
    • Only Zettlr lists a macOS app.
    • Zettlr also covers linked notes, citations and long-form writing.
    Zettlr vs ghostwriterZettlr pricing and details

  4. iA Writer

    Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode

    • iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. ghostwriter is free.
    • ghostwriter has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iA Writer lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only ghostwriter lists a Linux app.
    iA Writer vs ghostwriteriA Writer pricing and details

  5. 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. ghostwriter is free.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists macOS and Android apps.
    • Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Calmly Writer vs ghostwriterCalmly Writer pricing and details

  6. Manuskript

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

    • Manuskript is free. ghostwriter is free.
    • Only Manuskript lists a macOS app.
    • Manuskript also covers long-form writing.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  7. novelWriter

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

    • novelWriter is free. ghostwriter is free.
    • Only novelWriter lists a macOS app.
    • novelWriter also covers long-form writing.
    novelWriter pricing and details

  8. Ulysses

    Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. ghostwriter is free.
    • ghostwriter has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ulysses lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only ghostwriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Ulysses pricing and details

  9. 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. ghostwriter is free.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a web app.
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  10. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. ghostwriter is free.
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists a macOS app.
    • LibreOffice Writer also covers templates, documents and long-form writing.
    • ghostwriter also covers Markdown.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  11. Highland Pro

    Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone

    • Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. ghostwriter is free.
    • ghostwriter has a free plan. Highland Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Highland Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only ghostwriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Highland Pro pricing and details

  12. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). ghostwriter is free.
    • Only Typst lists a web app.
    • Only Typst lists a macOS app.
    • Typst is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Typst pricing and details

29 more that list a Mac app

All 41 in one table

Common questions

Which ghostwriter alternatives have a Mac app?

MarkText, Typora, Zettlr, iA Writer, Calmly Writer, Manuskript, novelWriter, Ulysses and 33 more list a Mac app.

Does ghostwriter have a Mac app?

The ghostwriter listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Windows and Linux.

Which of these writing tools are free?

MarkText, Zettlr, Calmly Writer, Manuskript, novelWriter, LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst and 19 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 ghostwriter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.