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QuillBot alternatives with a Linux app

The QuillBot listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

QuillBot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). 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 QuillBot

  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+). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
    • WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
  2. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • QuillBot has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
  3. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
  4. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a web app.
    • Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
  5. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • Only Story Architect lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a web app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
  6. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a web app.
    • Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
  7. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • QuillBot has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a web app.
  8. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • QuillBot has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
  9. 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). QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • Only WriterDuet lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
    • WriterDuet also covers templates and long-form writing.
  10. Fade In

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

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • QuillBot has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
  11. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a web app.
    • Only QuillBot lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
  12. 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. QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium).
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only QuillBot lists an iOS app.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.

Common questions

Which QuillBot alternatives have a Linux app?

WPS Writer, Dabble, Typst, Zettlr, Story Architect, LibreOffice Writer, Typora, Atticus and 10 more list a Linux app.

Does QuillBot have a Linux app?

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

Which of these writing tools are free?

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