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Open-source alternatives to Ginger Software

Ginger Software is not described as open source on its own site. 26 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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.

26 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Ginger Software

  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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
    • Only Ginger Software lists an Android app.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool vs Ginger SoftwareLanguageTool pricing and details

  2. 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.
    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). 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.
    Typst pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  5. 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.
    FocusWriter pricing and details

  6. ghostwriter

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

    • ghostwriter is free. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
    • Only ghostwriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
    • Only Ginger Software 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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
    • Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
    • Only Ginger Software 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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
    • Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists iOS and Android apps.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  9. novelWriter

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

    • novelWriter is free. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
    • Only novelWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
    • Only Ginger Software 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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
    • Only bibisco lists a Linux app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
    bibisco pricing and details

  11. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

    • Trelby is free. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
    • Only Trelby lists a Linux app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
    • Only Ginger Software 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. Ginger Software starts at $3.00 per month on the 2-year term ($72 paid up front).
    • Only Ginger Software lists a web app.
    • Only Ginger Software lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Ginger Software lists a browser extension.
    Beat pricing and details

14 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Ginger Software?

Yes. LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 18 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Ginger Software open source?

Ginger Software is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 17 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 13, 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 Ginger Software: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.