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Open-source alternatives to Writefull

Writefull is not described as open source on its own site. 19 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Writefull has a free plan. Paid plans start at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150). 18 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Writefull

  1. 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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only LanguageTool lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
    • LanguageTool is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    LanguageTool vs WritefullLanguageTool pricing and details

  2. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

  3. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Typst lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Typst is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Typst also covers templates, citations, long-form writing and presentations.
    Typst pricing and details

  4. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  5. FocusWriter

    Free distraction-free word processor for Windows and Linux

    • FocusWriter is free. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only FocusWriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • FocusWriter is open source, according to its own site.
    FocusWriter pricing and details

  6. ghostwriter

    Free, open-source Markdown editor from KDE for focused writing

    • ghostwriter is free. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only ghostwriter lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • ghostwriter is open source, according to its own site.
    ghostwriter pricing and details

  7. MarkText

    Free, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering

    • MarkText is free. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only MarkText lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • MarkText is open source, according to its own site.
    MarkText pricing and details

  8. Manuskript

    Free, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards

    • Manuskript is free. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Manuskript lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • Manuskript is open source, according to its own site.
    Manuskript pricing and details

  9. novelWriter

    Free, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels

    • novelWriter is free. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only novelWriter lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • novelWriter is open source, according to its own site.
    novelWriter pricing and details

  10. 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. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only bibisco lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
    bibisco pricing and details

  11. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

    • Trelby is free. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Trelby lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • Trelby is open source, according to its own site.
    Trelby pricing and details

  12. Beat

    Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS

    • Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. Writefull starts at $12.50 per month, billed annually ($150).
    • Only Beat lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Writefull lists a web app.
    • Beat is open source, according to its own site.
    Beat pricing and details

7 more that are open source

All 19 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Writefull?

Yes. LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 11 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Writefull open source?

Writefull is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these writing tools are free?

LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Zettlr, FocusWriter, ghostwriter, MarkText, Manuskript and 10 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 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 Writefull: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.