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ProWritingAid alternatives with a Linux app

The ProWritingAid listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 59 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

ProWritingAid has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). 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 ProWritingAid

  1. 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+). ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    • WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  2. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • ProWritingAid has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    Dabble pricing and details

  3. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only Story Architect lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a web app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    Story Architect pricing and details

  4. LibreOffice Writer

    Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a web app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  5. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • ProWritingAid has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    Atticus pricing and details

  6. 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). ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    • WriterDuet also covers templates.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  7. Fade In

    One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • ProWritingAid has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    Fade In pricing and details

  8. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Typst pricing and details

  9. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a web app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  10. Manuskript

    Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards

    • Manuskript is free. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a web app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  11. novelWriter

    Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels

    • novelWriter is free. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only novelWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a web app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    novelWriter pricing and details

  12. 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. ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120).
    • Only bibisco lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a web app.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    bibisco pricing and details

6 more that list a Linux app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which ProWritingAid alternatives have a Linux app?

WPS Writer, Dabble, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, Atticus, WriterDuet, Fade In, Typst and 10 more list a Linux app.

Does ProWritingAid have a Linux app?

The ProWritingAid listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows and Browser extension.

Which of these writing tools are free?

WPS Writer, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter 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 ProWritingAid: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.