Writing Tools
Writing tools for Mac
41 of the 68 writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.
27 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GrammarlyWriting assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app | Free plan · from $12/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Microsoft WordWord processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ScrivenerManuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner | Free trial · from $23.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| QuillBotAI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| UlyssesMarkup-based writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone | Free trial · from $39.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| iA WriterMinimal plain-text Markdown writing app with Focus Mode | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
| ProWritingAidGrammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Hemingway EditorReadability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences | Free plan · from $8.33/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows |
| LanguageToolGrammar and style checker for more than 30 languages | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| LibreOffice WriterFree, open-source word processor for Windows, macOS and Linux | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Final DraftScreenwriting software with automatic script formatting | Free trial · from $99.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| TyporaMinimal Markdown editor that renders formatting as you type | Free trial · from $14.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| WPS WriterWord-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite | Free plan · from $5.83/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| AtticusBook writing and formatting app for ebooks and print | From $147 one-time | No | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| VellumMac app for formatting ebooks and print books | Free trial · from $199.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| DabbleNovel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| PlottrVisual book outlining and series bible software | Free trial · from $60/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| CampfireModular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing | Free plan · from $0.50/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| LivingWriterCloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| WriterDuetScreenwriting software built for real-time co-writing | Free plan · from $7.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Fade InOne-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux | Free trial · from $79.95 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Arc StudioScreenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing | Free plan · from $69/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Highland ProPlain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| DeepL WriteAI writing assistant for corrections, rephrasing and tone | Free plan · from €6.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TypstMarkup-based typesetting system with a collaborative web app | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| ZettlrFree, open-source Markdown editor for academic writing | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Calmly WriterDistraction-free Markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase | Free plan · from $16.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, Android |
| AntidoteGrammar corrector, dictionaries and language guides in one | Free trial · from $59.95/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Browser extension |
| MarkTextFree, open-source Markdown editor with in-place live rendering | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| ManuskriptFree, open-source novel planner with an outliner and index cards | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| yWriterNovel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes | Free plan · from $5.49 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| novelWriterFree, open-source plain-text editor for writing novels | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| bibiscoNovel planning and writing software built around characters | Free plan · from $3.49/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Story ArchitectWriting app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| TrelbyFree, open-source screenwriting program for desktop | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| BeatFree, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS | Free plan · from $11.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| SluglinePlain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPhone and iPad | Free plan · from $19.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| MellelMac word processor for long academic and technical documents | Free trial · from $69.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Cold Turkey WriterText editor that locks your computer until a writing goal is met | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| JotterPadMarkdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays | Free plan · from $29.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| The Novel FactoryNovel-writing software with a built-in step-by-step roadmap | Free trial · from $82.50/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
Common questions
Which writing tools work on Mac?
41 of the 68 writing tools in this directory list a Mac app. They are Grammarly, Microsoft Word, Scrivener, QuillBot, Ulysses, iA Writer, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, Final Draft, Typora, WPS Writer, Atticus, Vellum and 26 more.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Grammarly, Microsoft Word, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Hemingway Editor, LanguageTool, LibreOffice Writer, WPS Writer, Campfire, LivingWriter, WriterDuet, Arc Studio, DeepL Write, Typst, Zettlr and 12 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.