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Grammarly alternatives with a Linux app

The Grammarly listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Grammarly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12 per member / month, billed annually. 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 Grammarly

  1. 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+). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Only WPS Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    • WPS Writer also covers templates.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  2. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a web app.
    • Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  3. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Grammarly has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
    Dabble pricing and details

  4. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    Typst pricing and details

  5. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a web app.
    • Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  6. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a web app.
    • Only Grammarly lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    FocusWriter pricing and details

  7. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Only Story Architect lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a web app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    Story Architect pricing and details

  8. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Grammarly has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a web app.
    Typora pricing and details

  9. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Grammarly has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
    Atticus pricing and details

  10. 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). Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Only WriterDuet lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    • WriterDuet also covers templates and long-form writing.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  11. Fade In

    One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Grammarly has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
    Fade In pricing and details

  12. 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. Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only Grammarly lists an iOS app.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    Calmly Writer pricing and details

6 more that list a Linux app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which Grammarly alternatives have a Linux app?

WPS Writer, LibreOffice Writer, Dabble, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, Story Architect, Typora and 10 more list a Linux app.

Does Grammarly have a Linux app?

The Grammarly 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, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, Story Architect, WriterDuet, Calmly Writer 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 Grammarly: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.