LibreOffice Writer alternatives · Writing
Alternatives to LibreOffice Writer with a one-time purchase
The LibreOffice Writer listing shows no one-time purchase. 21 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
LibreOffice Writer is free to use. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.
21 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to LibreOffice Writer
- Free trial · from $69.99 one-time
Mellel
Mac word processor for long academic and technical documents
- Mellel starts at $69.99 one-time for Mellel for Mac; iPad in-app purchases from $9.99. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Mellel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mellel lists an iOS app.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows and Linux apps.
- 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. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $99.99/yr
Final Draft
Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting
- Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Final Draft lists a web app.
- Only Final Draft lists an iOS app.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Atticus lists a web app.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $199.99 one-time
Vellum
Mac app for formatting ebooks and print books
- Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks). LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Vellum can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $0.50/mo
Campfire
Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing
- Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux 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. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fade In lists a web app.
- Fade In can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $3.49/mo
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. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
- bibisco can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LibreOffice Writer also covers templates and documents.
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
JotterPad
Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays
- JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free trial · from $82.50/yr
The Novel Factory
Novel-writing software with a built-in step-by-step roadmap
- The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic). LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux 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). LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dabble lists a web app.
- Dabble can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $60/yr
Plottr
Visual book outlining and series bible software
- Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year. LibreOffice Writer is free.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Plottr lists a web app.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
9 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase
- Slugline
- 4thewords
- iA Writer
- Hemingway Editor
- Typora
- Calmly Writer
- Cold Turkey Writer
- 1Writer
- Markdown Monster
Common questions
Is there an alternative to LibreOffice Writer that you buy once?
Yes. Mellel, Scrivener, Final Draft, Atticus, Vellum, Campfire, Fade In, bibisco and 13 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy LibreOffice Writer once instead of subscribing?
The LibreOffice Writer listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Campfire, bibisco, JotterPad, Slugline, 4thewords, Hemingway Editor, Calmly Writer and Cold Turkey Writer 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 LibreOffice Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.