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Free alternatives to Typora

Typora has no free plan. 44 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Typora is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.99 one-time, before tax. 8 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

44 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Typora

  1. MarkText

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

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • MarkText is free. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • MarkText has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • MarkText is open source, according to its own site.
    • Typora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    MarkText vs TyporaMarkText pricing and details

  2. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • Zettlr is free. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • Zettlr has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
    • Typora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Zettlr vs TyporaZettlr pricing and details

  3. Calmly Writer

    Distraction-free Markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase

    What is free: Calmly Writer Online: a free browser editor with no signup, with auto-save in the browser, word count, typewriter sounds, dark mode and Markdown. It has only a subset of the apps' features.

    • Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • Calmly Writer has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists an Android app.
    Calmly Writer vs TyporaCalmly Writer pricing and details

  4. ghostwriter

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

    What is free: Everything. There is no paid plan.

    • ghostwriter is free. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • ghostwriter has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists a macOS app.
    • ghostwriter is open source, according to its own site.
    ghostwriter vs Typoraghostwriter pricing and details

  5. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    What is free: Free web app plan: create, share and co-edit projects, community packages and templates, and file conversion, with 200 MB of storage and up to 100 files per project. The compiler itself is free.

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • Typst has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typst lists a web app.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Typst vs TyporaTypst pricing and details

  6. Cold Turkey Writer

    Text editor that locks your computer until a writing goal is met

    What is free: Writer Free: timed blocks, word-count blocks, distraction-free full-screen writing and auto save.

    • Cold Turkey Writer starts at $14.99 one-time (Writer Pro). Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • Cold Turkey Writer has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists a Linux app.
    • Cold Turkey Writer also covers focus music.
    Cold Turkey Writer pricing and details

  7. JotterPad

    Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays

    What is free: Free with limited access: Markdown editing, importing .md, .fountain and .fdx files, Unsplash images, and printing Markdown to PDF with a watermark. No cloud sync.

    • JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • JotterPad has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only JotterPad lists a web app.
    • Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  8. Hemingway Editor

    Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences

    What is free: The free web editor highlights hard-to-read sentences, passive voice and weak wording and grades readability. Grammar fixes and AI rewrites need Hemingway Editor Plus.

    • Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Hemingway Editor lists a web app.
    • Only Typora lists a Linux app.
    Hemingway Editor pricing and details

  9. Campfire

    Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing

    What is free: Free account with limited use of all 18 modules: 25,000 manuscript words, 10 characters, 20 timeline events, 2 maps, 5 encyclopedia articles and similar caps on the rest. No credit card required.

    • Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • Campfire has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Campfire lists a web app.
    • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
    Campfire pricing and details

  10. yWriter

    Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes

    What is free: yWriter7 for Windows is free to download and use, with no adverts. Registration is optional: an unregistered copy only shows 'Unregistered Version' in the title bar.

    • yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • yWriter has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Typora lists a Linux app.
    yWriter pricing and details

  11. bibisco

    Novel planning and writing software built around characters

    What is free: Community Edition for desktop: unlimited projects, premise, fabula, setting and storylines, character interviews, locations, chapters and scenes, export to PDF, DOCX and TXT, and automatic backups.

    • bibisco starts at $3.49 per month for Everywhere sync; desktop Supporters Edition is $69 one-time. Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • bibisco has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
    • bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
    bibisco pricing and details

  12. Microsoft Word

    Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    What is free: Word for the web is free for 1 person: real-time collaboration, basic spelling and grammar, basic templates, dictation and 5 GB of cloud storage. The mobile apps cover basic editing without a subscription.

    • Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax.
    • Microsoft Word has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

32 more that are free or have a free plan

All 44 in one table

Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Typora?

Yes. MarkText, Zettlr, Calmly Writer, ghostwriter, Typst, Cold Turkey Writer, JotterPad, Hemingway Editor and 36 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Typora have a free plan?

Typora has no free plan. Typora is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $14.99 one-time, before tax.

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 Typora: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.