iA Writer alternatives · Writing
iA Writer alternatives with a Linux app
The iA Writer listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
iA Writer is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. 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 iA Writer
- Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
Typora
Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type
- Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- iA Writer also covers grammar & style.
- Free plan · from $16.99 one-time
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. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
- Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- Free
FocusWriter
Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux
- FocusWriter is free. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- FocusWriter has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Free
ghostwriter
Free, open-source Markdown editor from KDE for focused writing
- ghostwriter is free. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- ghostwriter has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ghostwriter lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Free
MarkText
Free, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering
- MarkText is free. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- MarkText has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Only Dabble lists a web app.
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- Free plan · from $5.83/mo
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+). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- WPS Writer has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
- Only WPS Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Only Atticus lists a web app.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- Free trial · from $79.95 one-time
Fade In
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Only Fade In lists a web app.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Zettlr has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- Free
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Manuskript has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
- Free
novelWriter
Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels
- novelWriter is free. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- novelWriter has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only novelWriter lists a Linux app.
- Only iA Writer lists an iOS app.
6 more that list a Linux app
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Which iA Writer alternatives have a Linux app?
Typora, Calmly Writer, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Dabble, WPS Writer, Atticus and 10 more list a Linux app.
Does iA Writer have a Linux app?
The iA Writer listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows and iOS.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Calmly Writer, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, WPS Writer, Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter and 6 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
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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 iA Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.