Ginger Software alternatives · Writing
Ginger Software alternatives with a Linux app
The Ginger Software listing does not include a Linux app. 31 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Ginger Software has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.
31 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Ginger Software
- 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+). Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Only WPS Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
- WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Ginger Software has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Only Story Architect lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
- Only Ginger Software lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Ginger Software has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Ginger Software has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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). Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Only WriterDuet lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
- WriterDuet also covers templates and long-form writing.
- 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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Ginger Software has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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). Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
- Only Ginger Software lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free
FocusWriter
Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux
- FocusWriter is free. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
- Only Ginger Software lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $16.99 one-time
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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
- Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Ginger Software lists an iOS app.
- Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Which Ginger Software alternatives have a Linux app?
WPS Writer, Dabble, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, Typora, Atticus, WriterDuet, Fade In and 23 more list a Linux app.
Does Ginger Software have a Linux app?
The Ginger Software listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.
Which of these writing tools are free?
WPS Writer, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, Calmly Writer and 17 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
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