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Rytr alternatives with a Linux app

The Rytr listing does not include a Linux app. 27 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Rytr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited). 21 of them are free or have a free plan.

27 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Rytr

  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+). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    • WPS Writer also covers documents.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  2. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a web app.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  3. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Rytr has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    Atticus pricing and details

  4. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Rytr has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dabble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    Dabble 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). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only WriterDuet lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    • WriterDuet also covers long-form writing.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  6. Fade In

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

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Rytr has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Fade In lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    Fade In pricing and details

  7. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Typst pricing and details

  8. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a web app.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    Story Architect pricing and details

  9. Scrite

    Screenwriting app with Indian language support

    • Scrite starts at $19 for 1 year; $15 early bird price. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Rytr has a free plan. Scrite does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scrite lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a web app.
    Scrite pricing and details

  10. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Rytr has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a web app.
    Typora pricing and details

  11. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a web app.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  12. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only FocusWriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a web app.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    FocusWriter pricing and details

15 more that list a Linux app

All 27 in one table

Common questions

Which Rytr alternatives have a Linux app?

WPS Writer, LibreOffice Writer, Atticus, Dabble, WriterDuet, Fade In, Typst, Story Architect and 19 more list a Linux app.

Does Rytr have a Linux app?

The Rytr listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these writing tools are free?

WPS Writer, LibreOffice Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, Story Architect, Zettlr, FocusWriter, Calmly Writer 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 12, 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 Rytr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.