Overleaf alternatives · Writing
Overleaf alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Overleaf listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 33 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
Overleaf has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. 21 of them are free or have a free plan.
33 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Overleaf
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $69.99 one-time
Mellel
Mac word processor for long academic and technical documents
- Mellel starts at $69.99 one-time for Mellel for Mac; iPad in-app purchases from $9.99. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
- Overleaf has a free plan. Mellel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mellel lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Overleaf lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $69/yr
Arc Studio
Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing
- Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
- Only Arc Studio lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Overleaf also covers citations.
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
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.
- Free trial · from $99.99/yr
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. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
- Overleaf 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.
- 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+). 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.
- 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). 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.
- 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. 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.
- Free plan · from $12/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
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. Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25.
- Overleaf has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scrivener lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Overleaf lists a web app.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
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.
Common questions
Which Overleaf alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
Microsoft Word, Mellel, LivingWriter, Arc Studio, JotterPad, Final Draft, WPS Writer, WriterDuet and 25 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does Overleaf have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Overleaf listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Web.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Microsoft Word, LivingWriter, Arc Studio, JotterPad, WPS Writer, WriterDuet, Story Architect, Grammarly and 13 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.