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Open-source alternatives to Trinka

Trinka is not described as open source on its own site. 19 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Trinka has a free plan. Paid plans start at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out). 18 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Trinka

  1. 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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trinka also covers citations.
    LanguageTool vs TrinkaLanguageTool pricing and details

  2. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only Typst lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Typst pricing and details

  3. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only Zettlr lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  4. LyX

    Structure-based document processor built on LaTeX

    • LyX is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only LyX lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    LyX pricing and details

  5. Quarto

    Open-source publishing system for technical documents

    • Quarto is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only Quarto lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    Quarto pricing and details

  6. LibreOffice Writer

    Free, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  7. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only FocusWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    FocusWriter pricing and details

  8. ghostwriter

    Free, open-source Markdown editor from KDE for focused writing

    • ghostwriter is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only ghostwriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    ghostwriter pricing and details

  9. MarkText

    Free, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering

    • MarkText is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only MarkText lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    MarkText pricing and details

  10. Manuskript

    Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards

    • Manuskript is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only Manuskript lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  11. novelWriter

    Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels

    • novelWriter is free. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only novelWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    novelWriter pricing and details

  12. 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. Trinka starts at $48 per year, billed annually (shown with $80 crossed out).
    • Only bibisco lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Trinka lists a web app.
    • Only Trinka lists a browser extension.
    bibisco pricing and details

7 more that are open source

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Trinka?

Yes. LanguageTool, Typst, Zettlr, LyX, Quarto, LibreOffice Writer, FocusWriter, ghostwriter and 11 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Trinka open source?

Trinka is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LanguageTool, Typst, Zettlr, LyX, Quarto, LibreOffice Writer, FocusWriter, ghostwriter and 10 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 Trinka: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.