Vellum alternatives · Writing
Vellum alternatives with an Android app
The Vellum listing does not include an Android app. 23 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.
Vellum is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks). 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 Vellum
- 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). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- Campfire has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- JotterPad has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists iOS 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). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- LivingWriter has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only LivingWriter lists a web app.
- Only LivingWriter lists Windows, iOS 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). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- WriterDuet has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
- Only WriterDuet lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- bibisco has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only bibisco lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
- 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). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- Microsoft Word has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Word lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, iOS 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). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- Only Sudowrite lists a web app.
- Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Vellum 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+). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- WPS Writer has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, Linux, iOS 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). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- Celtx has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Celtx lists a web app.
- Only Celtx lists Android and Windows 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- Calmly Writer has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
- Only Calmly Writer lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Free plan · from $5.49 one-time
yWriter
Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes
- yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- yWriter has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only yWriter lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Vellum 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
- Story Architect has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Story Architect lists Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Vellum can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Common questions
Which Vellum alternatives have an Android app?
Campfire, JotterPad, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, bibisco, Microsoft Word, Sudowrite, WPS Writer and 15 more list an Android app.
Does Vellum have an Android app?
The Vellum listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Campfire, JotterPad, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, bibisco, Microsoft Word, WPS Writer, Celtx 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 Vellum: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.