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Overleaf alternatives with an Android app

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

Overleaf has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. 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 Overleaf

  1. 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). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Microsoft Word also covers dictation, documents and grammar & style.
    Microsoft Word vs OverleafMicrosoft Word pricing and details

  2. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only LivingWriter lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LivingWriter also covers chat assistant.
    LivingWriter pricing and details

  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. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only JotterPad lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  4. 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+). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WPS Writer also covers documents and grammar & style.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  5. 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). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Overleaf also covers citations.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  6. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Overleaf lists a web app.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Story Architect pricing and details

  7. Grammarly

    Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app

    • Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Grammarly pricing and details

  8. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    • QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    QuillBot pricing and details

  9. Sudowrite

    AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction

    • Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Overleaf has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Sudowrite pricing and details

  10. 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). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Campfire lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Campfire can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Campfire pricing and details

  11. Celtx

    Online scriptwriting with pre-production planning tools

    • Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only Celtx lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Overleaf also covers templates and citations.
    Celtx pricing and details

  12. DeepL Write

    AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone

    • DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
    • Only DeepL Write lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only DeepL Write lists a browser extension.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    DeepL Write pricing and details

8 more that list an Android app

All 20 in one table

Common questions

Which Overleaf alternatives have an Android app?

Microsoft Word, LivingWriter, JotterPad, WPS Writer, WriterDuet, Story Architect, Grammarly, QuillBot and 12 more list an Android app.

Does Overleaf have an Android app?

The Overleaf listing does not include an Android app. It lists Web.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Microsoft Word, LivingWriter, JotterPad, WPS Writer, WriterDuet, Story Architect, Grammarly, QuillBot 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 Overleaf: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.