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Hemingway Editor alternatives with a Linux app

The Hemingway Editor listing does not include a Linux app. 31 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. 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 Hemingway Editor

  1. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
    • Dabble also covers long-form writing.
    Dabble pricing and details

  2. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists a Linux app.
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists a web app.
    Typora pricing and details

  3. 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+). Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  4. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
    • Atticus also covers templates and long-form writing.
    Atticus 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. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Calmly Writer also covers Markdown.
    • Hemingway Editor also covers grammar & style.
    Calmly Writer pricing and details

  6. NovelPad

    Index-card novel writing app for desktop and web

    • NovelPad starts at $15 per month; $89 one-time for the desktop app. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Hemingway Editor has a free plan. NovelPad does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NovelPad lists a Linux app.
    • NovelPad also covers long-form writing.
    NovelPad pricing and details

  7. 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). Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WriterDuet also covers templates and long-form writing.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  8. Fade In

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

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
    • Fade In also covers templates and long-form writing.
    Fade In pricing and details

  9. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists a web app.
    • Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
    Zettlr 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. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Only bibisco lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists a web app.
    • bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
    bibisco pricing and details

  11. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Only Story Architect lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists a web app.
    • Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Story Architect pricing and details

  12. Sigil

    Free open-source EPUB ebook editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Sigil is free. Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once.
    • Only Sigil lists a Linux app.
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists a web app.
    • Sigil is open source, according to its own site.
    Sigil pricing and details

19 more that list a Linux app

All 31 in one table

Common questions

Which Hemingway Editor alternatives have a Linux app?

Dabble, Typora, WPS Writer, Atticus, Calmly Writer, NovelPad, WriterDuet, Fade In and 23 more list a Linux app.

Does Hemingway Editor have a Linux app?

The Hemingway Editor listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and Windows.

Which of these writing tools are free?

WPS Writer, Calmly Writer, WriterDuet, Zettlr, bibisco, Story Architect, Sigil, FreeOffice TextMaker 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 Hemingway Editor: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.