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Novlr alternatives with a Windows app

The Novlr listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Novlr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter). 28 of them are free or have a free plan.

39 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Novlr

  1. 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.
    Dabble vs NovlrDabble pricing and details

  2. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only LivingWriter lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • LivingWriter also covers chat assistant and templates.
    • Novlr also covers grammar & style.
    LivingWriter vs NovlrLivingWriter pricing and details

  3. 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. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Novlr has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrivener lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Novlr lists a web app.
    Scrivener vs NovlrScrivener pricing and details

  4. ProWritingAid

    Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers

    • ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    ProWritingAid pricing and details

  5. Grammarly

    Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app

    • Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    • Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
    Grammarly pricing and details

  6. 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). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates and documents.
    • Novlr also covers long-form writing.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  7. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    • QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
    • QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
    QuillBot pricing and details

  8. iA Writer

    Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode

    • iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Novlr has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iA Writer lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Novlr lists a web app.
    iA Writer pricing and details

  9. Hemingway Editor

    Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences

    • Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Novlr also covers long-form writing.
    Hemingway Editor pricing and details

  10. LanguageTool

    Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages

    • LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  11. 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.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  12. 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. Novlr starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter).
    • Novlr has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Final Draft lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Final Draft can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Final Draft pricing and details

27 more that list a Windows app

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Common questions

Which Novlr alternatives have a Windows app?

Dabble, LivingWriter, Scrivener, ProWritingAid, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, iA Writer and 31 more list a Windows app.

Does Novlr have a Windows app?

The Novlr listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LivingWriter, ProWritingAid, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, Hemingway Editor, LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer and 20 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.