iA Writer alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave iA Writer: no page layout, complex tables or tracked changes, and separate purchase for each platform. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces iA Writer, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google Docs currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best iA Writer alternative for most people
Google DocsFree and collaborative when you need others to comment.
Best iA Writer alternative for a free option
Google DocsFree and collaborative when you need others to comment.
Best iA Writer alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ObsidianFree Markdown editor with linked notes for writers who also want a knowledge base.
Best iA Writer alternative for Mac
UlyssesSimilar focus but with a built-in library and goals, on Apple devices.
Best iA Writer alternative for Windows
ScrivenerMore structure for book-length projects with research and outlining.
Best iA Writer alternative for Linux
ObsidianFree Markdown editor with linked notes for writers who also want a knowledge base.
Best iA Writer alternative for iPhone and Android
Google DocsFree and collaborative when you need others to comment.
Best iA Writer alternative for working in the browser
Google DocsFree and collaborative when you need others to comment.
iA Writer alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to iA Writer?
Google Docs ranks first right now. Free and collaborative when you need others to comment. Ulysses and Obsidian follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to iA Writer?
Yes. Google Docs (free), Obsidian (free plan + paid) and Bear (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to iA Writer?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which iA Writer alternatives work on Linux?
Obsidian runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from iA Writer?
The complaints we hear most: no page layout, complex tables or tracked changes; separate purchase for each platform; no real-time collaboration.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces iA Writer, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.