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Vellum alternatives with a Linux app

The Vellum listing does not include a Linux app. 31 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Vellum is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

31 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Vellum

  1. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Only Atticus lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Atticus vs VellumAtticus pricing and details

  2. Sigil

    Free open-source EPUB ebook editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Sigil is free. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Sigil has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sigil lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Sigil is open source, according to its own site.
    Sigil vs VellumSigil pricing and details

  3. Fade In

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

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Fade In lists a web app.
    • Only Fade In lists Windows and Linux apps.
    Fade In pricing and details

  4. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • LibreOffice Writer has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  5. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Dabble lists a web app.
    • Only Dabble lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Dabble also covers grammar & style.
    Dabble pricing and details

  6. 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.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  7. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Typst has a free plan. Vellum 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

  8. 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.
    bibisco pricing and details

  9. NovelPad

    Index-card novel writing app for desktop and web

    • NovelPad starts at $15 per month; $89 one-time for the desktop app. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only NovelPad lists a web app.
    • Only NovelPad lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Vellum also covers templates.
    NovelPad pricing and details

  10. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Typora lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Typora also covers Markdown.
    • Vellum also covers templates and long-form writing.
    Typora pricing and details

  11. 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.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  12. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Zettlr has a free plan. Vellum does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zettlr lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
    Zettlr pricing and details

19 more that list a Linux app

All 31 in one table

Common questions

Which Vellum alternatives have a Linux app?

Atticus, Sigil, Fade In, LibreOffice Writer, Dabble, WriterDuet, Typst, bibisco and 23 more list a Linux app.

Does Vellum have a Linux app?

The Vellum listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Sigil, LibreOffice Writer, WriterDuet, Typst, bibisco, WPS Writer, Zettlr, Calmly Writer and 17 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.