Ulysses alternatives · Writing
Ulysses alternatives with an Android app
The Ulysses listing does not include an Android app. 15 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.
Ulysses is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.
15 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Ulysses
- 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. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- JotterPad has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists an Android app.
- 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. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Grammarly has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Grammarly lists a web app.
- Only Grammarly lists Windows and Android apps.
- 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). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists Windows and Android apps.
- 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). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- QuillBot has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only QuillBot lists a web app.
- Only QuillBot lists Windows and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Sudowrite
AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction
- Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Only Sudowrite lists a web app.
- Only Sudowrite lists an Android app.
- Only Ulysses lists a macOS app.
- 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+). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- 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). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Campfire has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists Windows and Android apps.
- 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). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- LivingWriter has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LivingWriter lists a web app.
- Only LivingWriter lists Windows and Android apps.
- 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). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
- Only WriterDuet lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- 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). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Celtx has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Only Celtx lists Android and Windows apps.
- Free plan · from €6.99/mo
DeepL Write
AI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone
- DeepL Write starts at €6.99 per month add-on plus a €7.49 per month Individual plan, billed annually. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- DeepL Write has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only DeepL Write lists a web app.
- Only DeepL Write lists Windows and Android apps.
- 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. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
- Only Calmly Writer lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
Common questions
Which Ulysses alternatives have an Android app?
JotterPad, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, Sudowrite, WPS Writer, Campfire, LivingWriter and 7 more list an Android app.
Does Ulysses have an Android app?
The Ulysses listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS and iOS.
Which of these writing tools are free?
JotterPad, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, WPS Writer, Campfire, LivingWriter, WriterDuet and 6 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 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 Ulysses: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.