Scrivener alternatives · Writing
Scrivener alternatives with an Android app
The Scrivener listing does not include an Android app. 15 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.
Scrivener is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
15 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Scrivener
- 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). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- LivingWriter has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LivingWriter lists a web app.
- Only LivingWriter lists an Android app.
- Free plan · from $3.49/mo
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. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- bibisco has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists Linux and Android apps.
- bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $0.50/mo
Campfire
Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing
- Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Campfire has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists an Android app.
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
JotterPad
Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays
- JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- JotterPad has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists an Android app.
- Free plan · from $7.49/mo
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). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
- Only WriterDuet lists Linux and Android apps.
- 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). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists an Android app.
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Sudowrite
AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction
- Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Only Sudowrite lists a web app.
- Only Sudowrite lists an Android app.
- Only Scrivener lists macOS and Windows apps.
- 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+). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
- Only WPS Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $11.24/mo
Celtx
Online scriptwriting with pre-production planning tools
- Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Celtx has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Free plan · from $16.99 one-time
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. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
- Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $5.49 one-time
yWriter
Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes
- yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- yWriter has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only yWriter lists an Android app.
- Scrivener can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
Story Architect
Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays
- Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Story Architect has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Story Architect lists Linux and Android apps.
- Scrivener can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Which Scrivener alternatives have an Android app?
LivingWriter, bibisco, Campfire, JotterPad, WriterDuet, Microsoft Word, Sudowrite, WPS Writer and 7 more list an Android app.
Does Scrivener have an Android app?
The Scrivener listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS, Windows and iOS.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LivingWriter, bibisco, Campfire, JotterPad, WriterDuet, Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, Celtx 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 Scrivener: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.