Scrivener alternatives · Writing
Scrivener alternatives with a Linux app
The Scrivener listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux 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.
18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Scrivener
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Only Dabble lists a web app.
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Only Atticus lists a web app.
- Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS 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
Manuskript
Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards
- Manuskript is free. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Manuskript has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
- Free trial · from $79.95 one-time
Fade In
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Only Fade In lists a web app.
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS 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 $7.99/mo
Typst
Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app
- Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Typst has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
Typora
Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type
- Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS app.
- Typora also covers Markdown.
- 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
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
- Zettlr has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Only Scrivener lists an iOS 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.
6 more that list a Linux app
All 18 in one tableCommon questions
Which Scrivener alternatives have a Linux app?
Dabble, Atticus, bibisco, Manuskript, Fade In, LibreOffice Writer, WriterDuet, Typst and 10 more list a Linux app.
Does Scrivener have a Linux app?
The Scrivener listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows and iOS.
Which of these writing tools are free?
bibisco, Manuskript, LibreOffice Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, WPS Writer, Zettlr, Calmly Writer and 6 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
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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.