Ulysses alternatives · Writing
Ulysses alternatives with a Windows app
The Ulysses listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Windows app.
Ulysses is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. 28 of them are free or have a free plan.
39 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Ulysses
- Free trial · from $19.99 one-time
iA Writer
Minimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode
- iA Writer starts at $19.99 one-time (iPhone and iPad); $29.99 Windows, $49.99 Mac. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Only iA Writer lists a Windows app.
- iA Writer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Ulysses also covers long-form writing.
- Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
Scrivener
Manuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner
- Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Only Scrivener lists a Windows app.
- Scrivener can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Scrivener also covers templates.
- Free trial · from $14.99 one-time
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.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
ProWritingAid
Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers
- ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- ProWritingAid has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ProWritingAid lists a web app.
- Only ProWritingAid lists a Windows app.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
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.
- Free
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.
- Free
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.
- Free
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 macOS and iOS apps.
- 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 plan · from $8.33/mo
Hemingway Editor
Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences
- Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
- Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hemingway Editor lists a web app.
- Only Hemingway Editor lists a Windows app.
27 more that list a Windows app
- LanguageTool
- LibreOffice Writer
- Final Draft
- WPS Writer
- Atticus
- Campfire
- LivingWriter
- WriterDuet
- Fade In
- Celtx
- Arc Studio
- DeepL Write
- Typst
- Calmly Writer
- ghostwriter
- Antidote
- Trinka
- MarkText
- yWriter
- bibisco
- Story Architect
- Trelby
- Markdown Monster
- The Novel Factory
- Plottr
- FocusWriter
- Cold Turkey Writer
Common questions
Which Ulysses alternatives have a Windows app?
iA Writer, Scrivener, Typora, ProWritingAid, Dabble, Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter and 31 more list a Windows app.
Does Ulysses have a Windows app?
The Ulysses listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS and iOS.
Which of these writing tools are free?
ProWritingAid, Zettlr, Manuskript, novelWriter, Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, Hemingway Editor and 20 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.