Sudowrite alternatives · Writing
Sudowrite alternatives with a Mac app
The Sudowrite listing does not include a Mac app. 54 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.
Sudowrite is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). 35 of them are free or have a free plan.
54 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Sudowrite
- Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
Scrivener
Manuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner
- Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- Only Scrivener lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Sudowrite lists a web app.
- Only Sudowrite lists an Android app.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- Only Dabble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
- Dabble 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). Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- LivingWriter has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LivingWriter lists macOS and Windows apps.
- LivingWriter 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). Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Word lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Microsoft Word also covers templates, documents and grammar & style.
- 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). Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- QuillBot has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only QuillBot lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- ProWritingAid has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
- Free plan · from $69/yr
Arc Studio
Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing
- Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- Arc Studio has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Arc Studio lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Sudowrite lists an Android app.
- 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. Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- Story Architect has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only Sudowrite lists a web 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. Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- JotterPad has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only JotterPad lists a macOS app.
- JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- Grammarly has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Grammarly lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Ulysses
Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- Only Ulysses lists a macOS app.
- Only Sudowrite lists a web app.
- Only Sudowrite lists an Android app.
- 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. Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student).
- Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Sudowrite does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
42 more that list a Mac app
- LanguageTool
- LibreOffice Writer
- Final Draft
- WPS Writer
- Atticus
- Vellum
- Campfire
- WriterDuet
- Fade In
- Highland Pro
- DeepL Write
- Typst
- Zettlr
- Antidote
- Manuskript
- yWriter
- bibisco
- Trelby
- Beat
- Slugline
- Mellel
- The Novel Factory
- Ginger Software
- Nisus Writer
- Storyist
- NovelPad
- FreeOffice TextMaker
- iA Writer
- Typora
- Plottr
- Calmly Writer
- MarkText
- Cold Turkey Writer
- WriteMonkey
- Sigil
- Texmaker
- TeXstudio
- LyX
- Movie Magic Screenwriter
- Scrite
- MacDown
- Quarto
Common questions
Which Sudowrite alternatives have a Mac app?
Scrivener, Dabble, LivingWriter, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Arc Studio, Story Architect and 46 more list a Mac app.
Does Sudowrite have a Mac app?
The Sudowrite listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.
Which of these writing tools are free?
LivingWriter, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Arc Studio, Story Architect, JotterPad, Grammarly and 27 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 Sudowrite: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.