Document & Writing software

The best one-time purchase document & writing tools. No subscriptions required.

13 apps

Typora

By Typora

Typora is a seamless markdown editor with live preview, sold as a one-time purchase for macOS, Windows and Linux.

iA Writer is a focused markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase. Minimal, fast and distraction-free, with no subscription.

Microsoft Office Home 2024 is a one-time purchase that installs the classic desktop apps - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote - on a single PC or Mac. Buy it once and keep it: no subscription, no recurring fees.

Scrivener

By Literature and Latte

Scrivener is a powerful content-generation tool for writers that allows you to concentrate on composing and structuring long and difficult documents.

Scapple

By Literature and Latte

Scapple is an easy-to-use tool for getting ideas down as quickly as possible and making connections between them.

Storyist

By Storyist Software

Storyist is a powerful writing app for macOS and iOS that lets you create and organize your stories, screenplays, and novels.

Novlr

By Novlr

The workspace for creative writers. Built by writers, for writers, Novlr is the world’s only writer-owned creative writing platform.

Dabble

By Dabble Writer, Inc.

Dabble is a cloud-based writing software for novelists, screenwriters, and storytellers. Dabble organizes your manuscript, story notes, and plot.

ProWritingAid

By Pro Writing Aid

ProWritingAid is the best free writing app out there. It includes a fantastic grammar checker but also goes way beyond grammar checking to help you improve the style and clarity of your writing.

Atticus

By Atticus

Create professional print books and eBooks easily with the all-in-one book writing software.

docFreak

By docFreak

docFreak is a multi-tabbed Word Processor, a Personal Knowledge base and a Note Taking app combo.

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