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Open-source alternatives to HyperWrite

HyperWrite is not described as open source on its own site. 12 of the 59 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

HyperWrite has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 per month, billed annually ($192). All of them are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from HyperWrite

  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. HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LanguageTool also covers grammar & style.
    LanguageTool 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. ghostwriter

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

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

  7. MarkText

    Free, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering

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

  8. Manuskript

    Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards

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

  9. novelWriter

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

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

  11. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

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

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to HyperWrite?

Yes. LanguageTool, Typst, Zettlr, LibreOffice Writer, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 4 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is HyperWrite open source?

HyperWrite is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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.