Novelcrafter alternatives · Writing
Novelcrafter alternatives with a Linux app
The Novelcrafter listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Novelcrafter is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe). 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 Novelcrafter
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- Only Dabble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Dabble can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Dabble also covers grammar & style.
- 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. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- Story Architect has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Novelcrafter lists a web app.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Novelcrafter lists a web app.
- 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+). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WPS Writer also covers templates, documents and grammar & style.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Atticus also covers templates.
- 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). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WriterDuet also covers templates.
- 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. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- Only Fade In lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Fade In can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Fade In also covers templates.
- 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). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- Typst has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- Zettlr has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Novelcrafter lists a web app.
- Free
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- Manuskript has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manuskript lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- Only Novelcrafter lists a web app.
- Free
novelWriter
Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels
- novelWriter is free. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- novelWriter has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only novelWriter lists Linux, Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Novelcrafter lists a web app.
- 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. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- bibisco has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Novelcrafter lists a web app.
6 more that list a Linux app
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Which Novelcrafter alternatives have a Linux app?
Dabble, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, Atticus, WriterDuet, Fade In, Typst and 10 more list a Linux app.
Does Novelcrafter have a Linux app?
The Novelcrafter listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter 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 Novelcrafter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.