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JotterPad alternatives
JotterPad compared with 5 alternatives: iA Writer, Ulysses, 1Writer, Highland Pro and Scrivener.
JotterPad has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| JotterPadThis tool | Free plan · from $29.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| iA Writer | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Ulysses | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| 1Writer | From $4.99 one-time | No | iOS |
| Highland Pro | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Scrivener | Free trial · from $23.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
How each one differs from JotterPad
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
iA Writer
Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode
- iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web.
- JotterPad has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only iA Writer lists a Windows app.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists an Android app.
Suits: Writers who want a bare Markdown editor with no toolbars
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Ulysses
Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web.
- JotterPad has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists an Android app.
- JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Writers who work only on Apple devices and want their texts on all of them
- From $4.99 one-time
1Writer
Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad with scriptable actions
- 1Writer starts at $4.99 one-time on the App Store. JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web.
- JotterPad has a free plan. 1Writer does not.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists macOS and Android apps.
- 1Writer also covers notes.
Suits: Writing Markdown on an iPhone or iPad with files kept in Dropbox, iCloud Drive or WebDAV
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Highland Pro
Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web.
- JotterPad has a free plan. Highland Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists an Android app.
- JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Screenwriters on Apple devices who like writing in plain text
- Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
Scrivener
Manuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner
- Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web.
- JotterPad has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scrivener lists a Windows app.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists an Android app.
Suits: Novelists and academics managing book-length projects
Limits worth knowing in JotterPad
- Cloud sync, Fountain and LaTeX files, Word and Final Draft export and blog publishing need a paid plan, and free PDFs carry a watermark.
- No Windows or Linux app is listed: there are apps for Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac, and a web editor for other computers.
- Prices depend on where you buy: the website lists $3.33 a month billed annually, the US App Store $29.99 a year or $6.99 a month.
- The vendor says canceled subscriptions and the lifetime purchase are not refunded.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to JotterPad?
The alternatives to JotterPad in this directory are iA Writer, Ulysses, 1Writer, Highland Pro and Scrivener. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with JotterPad.
Is there a free alternative to JotterPad?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. iA Writer, Ulysses, Highland Pro and Scrivener offer a free trial.
Which JotterPad alternatives work on Windows?
The JotterPad listing does not include a Windows app. iA Writer and Scrivener list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.