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Open-source alternatives to yWriter

yWriter is not described as open source on its own site. 26 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

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.

26 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. Beat

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

    • Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only yWriter lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Beat is open source, according to its own site.
    Beat pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. Typst

    Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app

    • Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • Only Typst lists a web app.
    • Only Typst lists a Linux app.
    • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    Typst pricing and details

  8. Trelby

    Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop

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

  9. Sigil

    Free open-source EPUB ebook editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

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

  10. Pressbooks

    Book publishing platform that exports EPUB, PDF and web books

    • Pressbooks starts at $12 per book / month ($120 billed yearly). yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app.
    • yWriter has a free plan. Pressbooks does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Pressbooks lists a web app.
    • Only yWriter lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    Pressbooks pricing and details

  11. Texmaker

    Free LaTeX editor for Windows, macOS and Linux

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

  12. TeXstudio

    Open-source LaTeX editor with an integrated PDF viewer

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

14 more that are open source

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Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to yWriter?

Yes. Manuskript, bibisco, novelWriter, Zettlr, Beat, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Trelby and 18 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is yWriter open source?

yWriter 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?

Manuskript, bibisco, novelWriter, Zettlr, Beat, LibreOffice Writer, Typst, Trelby 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.