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Self-hosted alternatives to ghostwriter

The ghostwriter listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

ghostwriter is free to use. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from ghostwriter

  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. 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

  2. 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

  3. Pressbooks

    Book publishing platform that exports EPUB, PDF and web books

    • Pressbooks starts at $12 per book / month ($120 billed yearly). ghostwriter is free.
    • ghostwriter has a free plan. Pressbooks does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pressbooks lists a web app.
    • Only ghostwriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Pressbooks pricing and details

  4. Overleaf

    Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses

    • Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. ghostwriter is free.
    • Only Overleaf lists a web app.
    • Only ghostwriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Overleaf pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to ghostwriter?

Yes. LanguageTool, Typst, Pressbooks and Overleaf can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can ghostwriter be self-hosted?

The ghostwriter listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LanguageTool, Typst and Overleaf 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 ghostwriter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.