Novlr alternatives · Writing
Novlr alternatives with a Linux app
The Novlr listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Novlr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter). 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 Novlr
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Novlr has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Dabble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Dabble can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Novlr lists a web app.
- LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
- 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+). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
- Novlr also covers long-form writing.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Novlr has a free plan. Atticus does not.
- Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Atticus can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WriterDuet also covers templates.
- Novlr also covers grammar & style.
- 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. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Novlr has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Fade In lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Fade In can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Typst also covers templates, citations and presentations.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Novlr lists a web app.
- Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only Manuskript lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- Only Novlr lists a web app.
- Manuskript is open source, according to its own site.
- Free
novelWriter
Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels
- novelWriter is free. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only novelWriter lists Linux and Windows apps.
- Only Novlr lists a web app.
- novelWriter is open source, according to its own site.
- 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. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only bibisco lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Novlr lists a web app.
- bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
- 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. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
- Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Novlr lists a web app.
- Story Architect also covers mind mapping.
6 more that list a Linux app
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Which Novlr alternatives have a Linux app?
Dabble, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, Atticus, WriterDuet, Fade In, Typst, Zettlr and 10 more list a Linux app.
Does Novlr have a Linux app?
The Novlr listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter, bibisco 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 Novlr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.