WPS Writer alternatives · Writing
Self-hosted alternatives to WPS Writer
The WPS Writer listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory can be self-hosted, 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+). 3 of them are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from WPS Writer
- Free plan · from $16.75/mo
Overleaf
Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses
- Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+).
- Only WPS Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Overleaf also covers citations and long-form writing.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $12/mo
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.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to WPS Writer?
Yes. Overleaf, LanguageTool, Typst and Pressbooks can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can WPS Writer be self-hosted?
The WPS Writer listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Overleaf, LanguageTool and Typst 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 12, 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.