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Vellum alternatives with a Windows app

The Vellum listing does not include a Windows app. 60 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Vellum is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks). 42 of them are free or have a free plan.

60 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. 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. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Scrivener lists Windows and iOS apps.
    Scrivener vs VellumScrivener pricing and details

  3. Papyrus Author

    Desktop novel-writing software with style analysis and book design

    • Papyrus Author starts at $279 one-time (education); $349 one-time standard. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Papyrus Author lists a Windows app.
    • Papyrus Author also covers goals and grammar & style.
    Papyrus Author vs VellumPapyrus Author pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. Final Draft

    Screenwriting software with automatic script formatting

    • Final Draft starts at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Final Draft lists a web app.
    • Only Final Draft lists Windows and iOS apps.
    Final Draft pricing and details

  6. 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.
    Campfire pricing and details

  7. 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

  8. The Novel Factory

    Novel-writing software with a built-in step-by-step roadmap

    • The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic). Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a Windows app.
    The Novel Factory pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Plottr

    Visual book outlining and series bible software

    • Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year. Vellum starts at $199.99 one-time, before tax (Vellum Ebooks).
    • Only Plottr lists a web app.
    • Only Plottr lists a Windows app.
    • Vellum also covers long-form writing.
    Plottr pricing and details

  12. 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.
    LivingWriter pricing and details

48 more that list a Windows app

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Common questions

Which Vellum alternatives have a Windows app?

Atticus, Scrivener, Papyrus Author, Sigil, Final Draft, Campfire, Fade In, The Novel Factory and 52 more list a Windows app.

Does Vellum have a Windows app?

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

Which of these writing tools are free?

Sigil, Campfire, LibreOffice Writer, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Typst, bibisco and 34 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.