The Novel Factory alternatives · Writing
The Novel Factory alternatives with a Linux app
The The Novel Factory listing does not include a Linux app. 31 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.
The Novel Factory is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.
31 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to The Novel Factory
- Free trial · from $19/mo
Dabble
Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync
- Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
- Dabble also covers grammar & style.
- The Novel Factory also covers templates.
- 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. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- bibisco has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
- From $147 one-time
Atticus
Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print
- Atticus starts at $147 one-time. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- Only Atticus lists a Linux 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). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- WriterDuet has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- Only Fade In lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $15/mo
NovelPad
Index-card novel writing app for desktop and web
- NovelPad starts at $15 per month; $89 one-time for the desktop app. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- Only NovelPad lists a Linux app.
- The Novel Factory also covers templates.
- Free
LibreOffice Writer
Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux
- LibreOffice Writer is free. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
- Only The Novel Factory lists a web 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. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- Only Typora lists a Linux app.
- Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
- Typora also covers Markdown.
- 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). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- Typst has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
Zettlr
Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing
- Zettlr is free. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- Zettlr has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Only The Novel Factory lists a web 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. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
- Calmly Writer also covers Markdown.
- Free
FreeOffice TextMaker
Free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files
- FreeOffice TextMaker is free. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
- FreeOffice TextMaker has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FreeOffice TextMaker lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
Common questions
Which The Novel Factory alternatives have a Linux app?
Dabble, bibisco, Atticus, WriterDuet, Fade In, NovelPad, LibreOffice Writer, Typora and 23 more list a Linux app.
Does The Novel Factory have a Linux app?
The The Novel Factory listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS and Windows.
Which of these writing tools are free?
bibisco, WriterDuet, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, Calmly Writer, FreeOffice TextMaker, Apache OpenOffice and 17 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 13, 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 The Novel Factory: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.