Drafting & manuscript apps

LibreOffice Writer

Free, open-source word processor in the LibreOffice suite.

Best for

Zero-cost drafting and .docx editing.

Pricing

Free (open source) (checked 2026-10-18 on the official site; prices change)

Pros

• Free and open source
• Advertises no forced AI

Cons

• No novel-specific structure tools

Visit the official LibreOffice Writer site →

Used in these workflows

• The zero-to-low-cost publishing pipeline

Alternatives

• bibisco
• Dabble
• Final Draft
• Google Docs
• LivingWriter
• Manuskript
• Microsoft Word
• Novlr
• Scrivener
• Ulysses
• yWriter