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Open-source alternatives to Rytr

Rytr is not described as open source on its own site. 19 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Rytr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited). 18 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Rytr

  1. LanguageTool

    Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages

    • LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Rytr also covers templates.
    LanguageTool 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. ghostwriter

    Free, open-source Markdown editor from KDE for focused writing

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

  7. MarkText

    Free, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering

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

  8. Manuskript

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

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

  9. novelWriter

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

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

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

  11. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

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

  12. Beat

    Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS

    • Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
    • Only Beat lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Rytr lists a web app.
    • Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
    Beat pricing and details

7 more that are open source

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Rytr?

Yes. LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 11 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Rytr open source?

Rytr is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 10 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.