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Alternatives to WPS Writer with a one-time purchase

The WPS Writer listing shows no one-time purchase. 30 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

WPS Writer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). 10 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to WPS Writer

  1. Hancom Office

    Korean office suite with the Hangul word processor

    • Hancom Office starts at ₩99,000 one-time (Home & Student, Windows, Korean store). WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Hancom Office can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Hancom Office also covers spreadsheets, presentations and pDF editing.
    Hancom Office vs WPS WriterHancom Office pricing and details

  2. Polaris Office

    Word, sheet, slide and PDF editor with an AI agent called NOVA

    • Polaris Office starts at $3.33 per month, billed annually (Smart). WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Polaris Office can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Polaris Office also covers spreadsheets, presentations and pDF editing.
    Polaris Office vs WPS WriterPolaris Office pricing and details

  3. WordPerfect

    Word processor with Reveal Codes, sold as the WordPerfect Office suite

    • WordPerfect starts at $49.99 one-time (WordPerfect Office Home & Student). WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. WordPerfect does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    WordPerfect vs WPS WriterWordPerfect pricing and details

  4. 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. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • WPS Writer also covers templates and documents.
    Hemingway Editor 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. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. Final Draft does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Final Draft can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Final Draft pricing and details

  6. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Dabble can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Dabble pricing and details

  7. 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. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. Plottr does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Plottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Plottr pricing and details

  8. Fade In

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

    • Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. Fade In does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Fade In can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Fade In pricing and details

  9. 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. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • JotterPad also covers Markdown, citations and long-form writing.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  10. Papyrus Author

    Desktop novel-writing software with style analysis and book design

    • Papyrus Author starts at $279 one-time (education); $349 one-time standard. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. Papyrus Author does not.
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Papyrus Author pricing and details

  11. 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. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. Scrivener does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    Scrivener pricing and details

  12. 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. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. iA Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    iA Writer pricing and details

18 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase

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Common questions

Is there an alternative to WPS Writer that you buy once?

Yes. Hancom Office, Polaris Office, WordPerfect, Hemingway Editor, Final Draft, Dabble, Plottr, Fade In and 22 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy WPS Writer once instead of subscribing?

The WPS Writer listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Hancom Office, Polaris Office, Hemingway Editor, JotterPad, Campfire, 4thewords, Calmly Writer, bibisco and 2 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 WPS Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.