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Ulysses alternatives with a Linux app

The Ulysses listing does not include a Linux app. 18 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux 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.

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

The 12 closest to Ulysses

  1. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • Only Typora lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    • Typora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Typora vs UlyssesTypora pricing and details

  2. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • Only Dabble lists a web app.
    • Only Dabble lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    Dabble pricing and details

  3. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • Zettlr has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zettlr lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  4. Manuskript

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

    • Manuskript is free. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • Manuskript has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Manuskript lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  5. novelWriter

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

    • novelWriter is free. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • novelWriter has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only novelWriter lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    novelWriter pricing and details

  6. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  7. 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.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  8. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Only Atticus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    Atticus pricing and details

  9. 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.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  10. Fade In

    One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • Only Fade In lists a web app.
    • Only Fade In lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
    Fade In pricing and details

  11. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
    • Typst has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typst lists a web app.
    • Only Typst lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Typst pricing and details

  12. 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.
    Calmly Writer pricing and details

6 more that list a Linux app

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Which Ulysses alternatives have a Linux app?

Typora, Dabble, Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, Atticus and 10 more list a Linux app.

Does Ulysses have a Linux app?

The Ulysses listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS and iOS.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, Calmly Writer 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.