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Open-source alternatives to WPS Writer

WPS Writer is not described as open source on its own site. 26 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

WPS Writer has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to WPS Writer

  1. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
    LibreOffice Writer vs WPS WriterLibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  2. Apache OpenOffice

    Free open-source office suite with the Writer word processor

    • Apache OpenOffice is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Apache OpenOffice is open source, according to its own site.
    Apache OpenOffice vs WPS WriterApache OpenOffice pricing and details

  3. LanguageTool

    Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages

    • LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool pricing and details

  4. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Typst also covers citations, long-form writing and presentations.
    Typst pricing and details

  5. TeXstudio

    Open-source LaTeX editor with an integrated PDF viewer

    • TeXstudio is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • TeXstudio is open source, according to its own site.
    TeXstudio pricing and details

  6. Kile

    KDE's LaTeX editor with one-click compile and preview

    • Kile is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kile is open source, according to its own site.
    Kile pricing and details

  7. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • FocusWriter is open source, according to its own site.
    FocusWriter pricing and details

  8. Sigil

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

    • Sigil is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sigil is open source, according to its own site.
    Sigil pricing and details

  9. Pressbooks

    Book publishing platform that exports EPUB, PDF and web books

    • Pressbooks starts at $12 per book / month ($120 billed yearly). WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. Pressbooks does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Pressbooks is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Pressbooks pricing and details

  10. Texmaker

    Free LaTeX editor for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • Texmaker is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Texmaker is open source, according to its own site.
    Texmaker pricing and details

  11. LyX

    Structure-based document processor built on LaTeX

    • LyX is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LyX is open source, according to its own site.
    LyX pricing and details

  12. Quarto

    Open-source publishing system for technical documents

    • Quarto is free. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
    • Only WPS Writer lists a web app.
    • Only WPS Writer lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Quarto is open source, according to its own site.
    Quarto pricing and details

14 more that are open source

All 26 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to WPS Writer?

Yes. LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice, LanguageTool, Typst, TeXstudio, Kile, FocusWriter, Sigil and 18 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is WPS Writer open source?

WPS Writer is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LibreOffice Writer, Apache OpenOffice, LanguageTool, Typst, TeXstudio, Kile, FocusWriter, Sigil 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 WPS Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.