Rytr alternatives · Writing
Rytr alternatives with a Windows app
The Rytr listing does not include a Windows app. 50 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Windows app.
Rytr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited). 36 of them are free or have a free plan.
50 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Rytr
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
QuillBot
AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools
- QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- QuillBot also covers chat assistant and citations.
- Rytr also covers templates.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft Word
Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
- Microsoft Word also covers dictation and documents.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
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.
- 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+). 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.
- Free plan · from $48/yr
Trinka
AI grammar checker and writing assistant for academic writing
- Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only Trinka lists a Windows app.
- Trinka also covers citations.
- Rytr also covers templates.
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Grammarly also covers AI agents, citations and documents.
- Rytr also covers templates.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
- ProWritingAid also covers long-form writing.
- Rytr also covers templates.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Hemingway Editor
Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences
- Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
LivingWriter
Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards
- LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only LivingWriter lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
- LivingWriter also covers chat assistant and long-form writing.
- Free plan · from $69/yr
Arc Studio
Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing
- Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only Arc Studio lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Only Rytr lists a browser extension.
- Arc Studio also covers long-form writing.
- Free plan · from €6.99/mo
DeepL Write
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone
- DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Only DeepL Write lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Rytr also covers templates.
- Free trial · from $59.95/yr
Antidote
Grammar corrector, dictionaries and language guides in one
- Antidote starts at CA$59.95 for the first year, then CA$48 per year (Antidote+ Personal). Rytr starts at $7.50 per month, billed yearly (Unlimited).
- Rytr has a free plan. Antidote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Antidote lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
- Rytr also covers templates.
38 more that list a Windows app
- Ginger Software
- Scrivener
- iA Writer
- LibreOffice Writer
- Final Draft
- Atticus
- Dabble
- Plottr
- Campfire
- WriterDuet
- Fade In
- Typst
- Story Architect
- Markdown Monster
- The Novel Factory
- Movie Magic Screenwriter
- Scrite
- Typora
- Celtx
- Zettlr
- FocusWriter
- Calmly Writer
- ghostwriter
- MarkText
- Manuskript
- yWriter
- novelWriter
- bibisco
- Trelby
- Cold Turkey Writer
- NovelPad
- WriteMonkey
- Sigil
- FreeOffice TextMaker
- Texmaker
- TeXstudio
- LyX
- Quarto
Common questions
Which Rytr alternatives have a Windows app?
QuillBot, Microsoft Word, LanguageTool, WPS Writer, Trinka, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor and 42 more list a Windows app.
Does Rytr have a Windows app?
The Rytr listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web and Browser extension.
Which of these writing tools are free?
QuillBot, Microsoft Word, LanguageTool, WPS Writer, Trinka, Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor and 28 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.