Skip to content

MarkText alternatives · Writing

MarkText alternatives with an Android app

The MarkText listing does not include an Android app. 20 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.

MarkText is free to use. 18 of them are free or have a free plan.

20 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to MarkText

  1. 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. MarkText is free.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists an Android app.
    • Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  2. 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. MarkText is free.
    • Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
    • bibisco can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • bibisco also covers long-form writing.
  3. 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. MarkText is free.
    • Only JotterPad lists a web app.
    • Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only MarkText lists Windows and Linux apps.
  4. Grammarly

    Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app

    • Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. MarkText is free.
    • Only Grammarly lists a web app.
    • Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
  5. Microsoft Word

    Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    • Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). MarkText is free.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
  6. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    • QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). MarkText is free.
    • Only QuillBot lists a web app.
    • Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
  7. Sudowrite

    AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction

    • Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). MarkText is free.
    • MarkText has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sudowrite lists a web app.
    • Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
  8. 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+). MarkText is free.
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MarkText is open source, according to its own site.
  9. 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). MarkText is free.
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
  10. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). MarkText is free.
    • Only LivingWriter lists a web app.
    • Only LivingWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only MarkText lists a Linux app.
  11. WriterDuet

    Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing

    • WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus). MarkText is free.
    • Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
    • Only WriterDuet lists iOS and Android apps.
    • MarkText is open source, according to its own site.
  12. Celtx

    Online scriptwriting with pre-production planning tools

    • Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). MarkText is free.
    • Only Celtx lists a web app.
    • Only Celtx lists an Android app.
    • Only MarkText lists macOS and Linux apps.

Common questions

Which MarkText alternatives have an Android app?

Calmly Writer, bibisco, JotterPad, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, Sudowrite, WPS Writer and 12 more list an Android app.

Does MarkText have an Android app?

The MarkText listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Calmly Writer, bibisco, JotterPad, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, WPS Writer, Campfire and 10 more 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 13, 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 MarkText: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.