Plottr alternatives · Writing
Plottr alternatives with a Linux app
The Plottr listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
Plottr is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year. 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 Plottr
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Dabble also covers long-form writing and grammar & style.
- Plottr also covers templates.
- 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. Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- bibisco has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Plottr lists a web app.
- Free
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Manuskript has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
- Only Plottr lists a web app.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Atticus also covers long-form writing.
- 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). Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Plottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Fade In also covers long-form writing.
- Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
Typora
Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type
- Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Only Plottr lists a web app.
- Typora also covers Markdown.
- 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+). Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Plottr 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). Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Typst has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $16.99 one-time
Calmly Writer
Distraction-free Markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase
- Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux. Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- Calmly Writer also covers Markdown.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Plottr lists a web app.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year.
- Zettlr has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Only Plottr lists a web app.
6 more that list a Linux app
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Which Plottr alternatives have a Linux app?
Dabble, bibisco, Manuskript, Atticus, WriterDuet, Fade In, Typora, WPS Writer and 10 more list a Linux app.
Does Plottr have a Linux app?
The Plottr listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and Windows.
Which of these writing tools are free?
bibisco, Manuskript, WriterDuet, WPS Writer, Typst, Calmly Writer, LibreOffice Writer, Zettlr 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 Plottr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.