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Writer alternatives with a Windows app

The Writer listing does not include a Windows app. 28 of the 87 other AI assistants in this directory list a Windows app.

Writer is a paid product with a free trial. 27 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Writer

  1. Langdock

    Model-agnostic AI chat, agents and workflows for companies

    • Only Langdock lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Writer also covers long-form writing.
    Langdock vs WriterLangdock pricing and details

  2. Microsoft Copilot

    Microsoft's AI assistant for chat, images and Microsoft 365 apps

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

  3. DeepSeek

    Free AI chat assistant built on DeepSeek's openly released models

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

  4. Kimi

    AI assistant and agent for research, slides, documents and code

    • Kimi has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kimi lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Kimi lists a browser extension.
    • Kimi also covers app builder, research and presentations.
    Kimi pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Monica

    AI assistant with many models, built around a browser sidebar

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

  8. Sider

    AI sidebar for the browser with many models and mobile apps

    • Sider has a free plan. Writer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sider lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sider lists a browser extension.
    • Only Writer lists a web app.
    Sider pricing and details

  9. Merlin

    AI sidebar extension with models from several labs in one account

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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

16 more that list a Windows app

All 28 in one table

Common questions

Which Writer alternatives have a Windows app?

Langdock, Microsoft Copilot, DeepSeek, Kimi, LM Studio, Open WebUI, Monica, Sider and 20 more list a Windows app.

Does Writer have a Windows app?

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

Which of these AI assistants are free?

Microsoft Copilot, DeepSeek, Kimi, LM Studio, Open WebUI, Monica, Sider, Merlin and 19 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 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.