Microsoft Word alternatives · Writing
Microsoft Word alternatives with a Linux app
The Microsoft Word listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 59 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Microsoft Word has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). 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 Microsoft Word
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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+). Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only WPS Writer lists a Linux app.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation.
- 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). Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $7.49/mo
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). Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only WriterDuet lists a Linux app.
- WriterDuet also covers long-form writing.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation, documents and grammar & style.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Story Architect
Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays
- Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only Story Architect lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Story Architect also covers long-form writing and mind mapping.
- 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. Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free
FocusWriter
Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux
- FocusWriter is free. Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal).
- Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists an iOS app.
- Calmly Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
6 more that list a Linux app
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Which Microsoft Word alternatives have a Linux app?
LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, Typst, Dabble, WriterDuet, Atticus, Fade In, Story Architect and 10 more list a Linux app.
Does Microsoft Word have a Linux app?
The Microsoft Word listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, Typst, WriterDuet, Story Architect, Zettlr, FocusWriter, Calmly Writer and 6 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 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 Microsoft Word: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.