Alternatives to paid software

Literature & Latte's long-form manuscript app for novels, theses and research-heavy writing.

Markdown writing app for Apple devices with a library and export styles.

Cloud novel-writing app with plotting, goals and manuscript tools.

Visual plot outlining and series bible tool for novelists.

The default word processor many writers still draft and submit in.

All-in-one workspace often used by writers for notes, wikis and drafts.

Mac-only ebook and print book formatter popular with indie authors.

All-in-one writing and book-formatting app aimed at indie authors.

Industry-standard screenwriting software used across film and TV.

Note-taking app often used for research clippings and writing ideas.

Professional screenwriting app positioned as a Final Draft alternative.

Cloud grammar and tone checker with free and Premium plans.

In-depth style and manuscript editing reports for fiction and non-fiction.

AI writing assistant aimed at fiction authors.

Campfire Writing / Campfire Blaze — worldbuilding and manuscript tools for fiction.

Collaborative screenwriting with industry formats and production features.

Professional page layout used for print books and complex typography.

Readability and style highlighter sold as a desktop and web editor.

Paid WYSIWYG markdown editor popular with writers.

Worldbuilding wiki and RPG/setting bible platform.

Local markdown knowledge-base app with paid Sync and Publish.