Zettlr alternatives · Writing
Zettlr alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app
The Zettlr listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 26 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
Zettlr is free to use. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.
26 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Zettlr
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
JotterPad
Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays
- JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Zettlr is free.
- Only JotterPad lists a web app.
- Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Zettlr lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $5.49 one-time
yWriter
Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes
- yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. Zettlr is free.
- Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $3.49/mo
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. Zettlr is free.
- Only bibisco lists iOS and Android apps.
- bibisco can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Zettlr also covers Markdown, linked notes and citations.
- Free plan · from $11.99 one-time
Beat
Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS
- Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app. Zettlr is free.
- Only Beat lists an iOS app.
- Only Zettlr lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Zettlr also covers Markdown, linked notes and citations.
- Free trial · from $39.99/yr
Ulysses
Markup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Ulysses starts at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month. Zettlr is free.
- Zettlr has a free plan. Ulysses does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Ulysses lists an iOS app.
- Only Zettlr lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $0.50/mo
Campfire
Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing
- Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Zettlr is free.
- Only Campfire lists a web app.
- Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $7.49/mo
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). Zettlr is free.
- Only WriterDuet lists a web app.
- Only WriterDuet lists iOS and Android apps.
- Zettlr is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $69/yr
Arc Studio
Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing
- Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Zettlr is free.
- Only Arc Studio lists a web app.
- Only Arc Studio lists an iOS app.
- Only Zettlr lists a Linux app.
- Free trial · from $4.99/mo
Highland Pro
Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually. Zettlr is free.
- Zettlr has a free plan. Highland Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Highland Pro lists an iOS app.
- Only Zettlr lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free trial · from $69.99 one-time
Mellel
Mac word processor for long academic and technical documents
- Mellel starts at $69.99 one-time for Mellel for Mac; iPad in-app purchases from $9.99. Zettlr is free.
- Zettlr has a free plan. Mellel does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Mellel lists an iOS app.
- Only Zettlr lists Windows and Linux apps.
- From $4.99 one-time
1Writer
Markdown editor for iPhone and iPad with scriptable actions
- 1Writer starts at $4.99 one-time on the App Store. Zettlr is free.
- Zettlr has a free plan. 1Writer does not.
- Only 1Writer lists an iOS app.
- Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $12/mo
Grammarly
Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app
- Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Zettlr is free.
- Only Grammarly lists a web app.
- Only Grammarly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Which Zettlr alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?
JotterPad, yWriter, bibisco, Beat, Ulysses, Campfire, WriterDuet, Arc Studio and 18 more list an iPhone and iPad app.
Does Zettlr have an iPhone and iPad app?
The Zettlr listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists macOS, Windows and Linux.
Which of these writing tools are free?
JotterPad, yWriter, bibisco, Beat, Campfire, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, Grammarly and 9 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 Oct 9, 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 Zettlr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.