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yWriter alternatives with a Linux app

The yWriter listing does not include a Linux app. 31 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

yWriter has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to yWriter

  1. Manuskript

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

    • Manuskript is free. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only Manuskript lists a Linux app.
    • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Manuskript is open source, according to its own site.
    Manuskript vs yWriterManuskript pricing and details

  2. 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. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only bibisco lists a Linux app.
    • bibisco is open source, according to its own site.
    • bibisco can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    bibisco vs yWriterbibisco pricing and details

  3. novelWriter

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

    • novelWriter is free. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only novelWriter lists a Linux app.
    • Only yWriter lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • novelWriter is open source, according to its own site.
    novelWriter vs yWriternovelWriter pricing and details

  4. Zettlr

    Free, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing

    • Zettlr is free. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
    • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
    Zettlr pricing and details

  5. NovelPad

    Index-card novel writing app for desktop and web

    • NovelPad starts at $15 per month; $89 one-time for the desktop app. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • yWriter has a free plan. NovelPad does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only NovelPad lists a web app.
    • Only NovelPad lists a Linux app.
    NovelPad pricing and details

  6. Typora

    Minimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type

    • Typora starts at $14.99 one-time, before tax. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • yWriter has a free plan. Typora does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Typora lists a Linux app.
    • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    Typora pricing and details

  7. Atticus

    Book writing and formatting app for ebooks and print

    • Atticus starts at $147 one-time. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • yWriter has a free plan. Atticus does not.
    • Only Atticus lists a web app.
    • Only Atticus lists a Linux app.
    Atticus pricing and details

  8. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • yWriter has a free plan. Dabble does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dabble lists a web app.
    • Only Dabble lists a Linux app.
    Dabble pricing and details

  9. WriterDuet

    Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing

    • WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus). yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
    • Only WriterDuet lists a Linux app.
    • WriterDuet also covers templates.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  10. Calmly Writer

    Distraction-free Markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase

    • Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a web app.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only yWriter lists an iOS app.
    Calmly Writer pricing and details

  11. FreeOffice TextMaker

    Free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files

    • FreeOffice TextMaker is free. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only FreeOffice TextMaker lists a Linux app.
    • FreeOffice TextMaker also covers documents.
    FreeOffice TextMaker pricing and details

  12. LibreOffice Writer

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

    • LibreOffice Writer is free. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only LibreOffice Writer lists a Linux app.
    • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LibreOffice Writer is open source, according to its own site.
    LibreOffice Writer pricing and details

19 more that list a Linux app

All 31 in one table

Common questions

Which yWriter alternatives have a Linux app?

Manuskript, bibisco, novelWriter, Zettlr, NovelPad, Typora, Atticus, Dabble and 23 more list a Linux app.

Does yWriter have a Linux app?

The yWriter listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Manuskript, bibisco, novelWriter, Zettlr, WriterDuet, Calmly Writer, FreeOffice TextMaker, LibreOffice Writer 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 yWriter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.