Zettlr alternatives · Writing
Self-hosted alternatives to Zettlr
The Zettlr listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 100 other writing tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Zettlr is free to use. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Zettlr
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Typst
Markup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app
- Typst starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly). Zettlr is free.
- Only Typst lists a web app.
- Typst is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Typst also covers templates and presentations.
- Free plan · from $16.75/mo
Overleaf
Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses
- Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. Zettlr is free.
- Only Overleaf lists a web app.
- Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $12/mo
Pressbooks
Book publishing platform that exports EPUB, PDF and web books
- Pressbooks starts at $12 per book / month ($120 billed yearly). Zettlr is free.
- Zettlr has a free plan. Pressbooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Pressbooks lists a web app.
- Only Zettlr lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
LanguageTool
Grammar and style checker for more than 30 languages
- LanguageTool starts at $4.99 per month on a 2-year plan ($119.80); $69.90 billed annually. Zettlr is free.
- Only LanguageTool lists a web app.
- Only LanguageTool lists an iOS app.
- Only LanguageTool lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Is there a self-hosted alternative to Zettlr?
Yes. Typst, Overleaf, Pressbooks and LanguageTool can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.
Can Zettlr be self-hosted?
The Zettlr listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Typst, Overleaf and LanguageTool 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 12, 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.