iA Writer alternatives · Writing
Self-hosted alternatives to iA Writer
The iA Writer listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
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. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from iA Writer
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
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. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- LanguageTool has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LanguageTool lists a web app.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $16.75/mo
Overleaf
Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses
- Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Overleaf has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Overleaf lists a web app.
- Only iA Writer lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Typst
Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app
- Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Typst has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Pressbooks
Book publishing platform that exports EPUB, PDF and web books
- Pressbooks starts at $12 per book / month ($120 billed yearly). iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac.
- Only Pressbooks lists a web app.
- Only iA Writer lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Pressbooks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to iA Writer?
Yes. LanguageTool, Overleaf, Typst and Pressbooks can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can iA Writer be self-hosted?
The iA Writer listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LanguageTool, Overleaf and Typst 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 12, 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 iA Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.