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HyperWrite alternatives with a Linux app

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

HyperWrite has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 per month, billed annually ($192). 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 HyperWrite

  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+). HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    • WPS Writer also covers templates, documents and grammar & style.
    WPS Writer 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). HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Typst pricing and details

  3. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a web app.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  4. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a web app.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    Story Architect pricing and details

  5. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a web app.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  6. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • HyperWrite has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a web app.
    Typora pricing and details

  7. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • HyperWrite has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    Atticus pricing and details

  8. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • HyperWrite has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dabble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    Dabble pricing and details

  9. 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). HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    • WriterDuet also covers templates and long-form writing.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  10. Fade In

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

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • HyperWrite has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fade In lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    Fade In pricing and details

  11. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only FocusWriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a web app.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    FocusWriter 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. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only Calmly Writer lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    • Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Calmly Writer pricing and details

6 more that list a Linux app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which HyperWrite alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does HyperWrite have a Linux app?

The HyperWrite listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these writing tools are free?

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