Typst alternatives · Writing
Typst alternatives with an Android app
The Typst listing does not include an Android app. 23 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.
Typst has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). 20 of them are free or have a free plan.
23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Typst
- 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). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only LivingWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only WriterDuet lists iOS and Android apps.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Typst also covers citations and presentations.
- 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Typst lists Windows and Linux apps.
- JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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+). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- WPS Writer also covers documents and grammar & style.
- Free plan · from $0.50/mo
Campfire
Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing
- Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Campfire can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $11.24/mo
Celtx
Online scriptwriting with pre-production planning tools
- Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Celtx lists an Android app.
- Only Typst lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- bibisco can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Story Architect lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $3.33/mo
Polaris Office
Word, sheet, slide and PDF editor with an AI agent called NOVA
- Polaris Office starts at $3.33 per month, billed annually (Smart). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Polaris Office lists Android and iOS apps.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- Polaris Office 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. Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
- 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). Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Only QuillBot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
- Only Typst lists a Linux app.
Common questions
Which Typst alternatives have an Android app?
Microsoft Word, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, JotterPad, WPS Writer, Campfire, Celtx, bibisco and 15 more list an Android app.
Does Typst have an Android app?
The Typst listing does not include an Android app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows and Linux.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Microsoft Word, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, JotterPad, WPS Writer, Campfire, Celtx, bibisco and 12 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 Typst: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.