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Writer alternatives with a Linux app

The Writer listing does not include a Linux app. 17 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory list a Linux app.

Writer is a paid product with a free trial. All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Writer

  1. LM Studio

    Desktop app for running open AI models on your own computer

    • LM Studio has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LM Studio lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Writer lists a web app.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    LM Studio pricing and details

  2. Open WebUI

    Self-hosted chat interface for local and cloud AI models

    • Open WebUI has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Open WebUI lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Open WebUI is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Open WebUI also covers AI search.
    Open WebUI pricing and details

  3. Msty

    Private AI workspace for local and online models

    • Msty has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Msty lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Msty can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    Msty pricing and details

  4. AnythingLLM

    Open-source AI app for documents, agents and local models

    • AnythingLLM has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only AnythingLLM lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • AnythingLLM is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • AnythingLLM also covers meeting notes.
    AnythingLLM pricing and details

  5. Cherry Studio

    Open-source desktop AI client for 50+ model providers

    • Cherry Studio has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cherry Studio lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Writer lists a web app.
    • Cherry Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    Cherry Studio pricing and details

  6. Chatbox

    AI chat client for your own API keys or a hosted model plan

    • Chatbox has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Chatbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Chatbox is open source, according to its own site.
    • Chatbox also covers AI search.
    Chatbox pricing and details

  7. PyGPT

    Open-source desktop AI assistant with agents, RAG and local models

    • PyGPT has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PyGPT lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only Writer lists a web app.
    • PyGPT is open source, according to its own site.
    PyGPT pricing and details

  8. Ollama

    Run open AI models on your computer or in Ollama's cloud

    • Ollama has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Ollama lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Writer lists a web app.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation and long-form writing.
    Ollama pricing and details

  9. LocalAI

    Open-source runtime for running AI models on your own hardware

    • LocalAI has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LocalAI lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • LocalAI is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LocalAI also covers text to speech.
    LocalAI pricing and details

  10. Bearly

    Privacy-focused app for Claude, GPT, Gemini and Grok models

    • Bearly has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bearly lists macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only Bearly lists a browser extension.
    • Bearly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Bearly pricing and details

  11. ChatGPT

    OpenAI's general-purpose AI assistant for chat, images and voice

    • ChatGPT has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ChatGPT lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ChatGPT also covers AI search.
    • Writer also covers workflow automation, AI agents and long-form writing.
    ChatGPT pricing and details

  12. Claude

    Anthropic's AI assistant for writing, analysis and coding

    • Claude has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claude lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Claude lists a browser extension.
    • Claude also covers AI search.
    Claude pricing and details

5 more that list a Linux app

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Which Writer alternatives have a Linux app?

LM Studio, Open WebUI, Msty, AnythingLLM, Cherry Studio, Chatbox, PyGPT, Ollama and 9 more list a Linux app.

Does Writer have a Linux app?

The Writer listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 Writer: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.