yWriter pricing
11 plans read from spacejock.com
DesktopPrice not published Free desktop software · Windows support · Linux use tested through Wine Read 19 Sep 2026 · spacejock.com
AndroidPrice not published Android novel-writing app · Edits novels in chapters and scenes · Compatible with yWriter7 desktop projects Read 19 Sep 2026 · play.google.com
iOSPrice not published iPhone and iPad app · Edits novels in chapters and scenes · Supports transferring projects between local and cloud storage Read 19 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Mac betaFree temporarily free during beta; paid when completemacOS beta · unstable · Apple Silicon recommended Read 15 Oct 2026 · spacejock.com
Windows desktopFree free to download and useWindows 7 SP1+ · Linux via Wine tested · .NET Framework 4.8+ Read 15 Oct 2026 · spacejock.com
yWriter7 for WindowsFree Free to download and use; optional registration is encouraged.Windows 7 SP1 or newer · requires .NET 4.8 or newer Read 11 Oct 2026 · spacejock.com
yWriter for MacOS betaFree Beta is temporarily free for feedback; the completed software will be paid.MacOS beta · unstable · back up projects before opening Read 11 Oct 2026 · spacejock.com
Android app$5.49, paid once one-time purchaseAndroid · edits yWriter projects · 5K+ downloads Read 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
iPhone/iPad app$14.99, paid once one-time App Store priceiOS 9+ · iPadOS 9+ · Apple-silicon macOS 11+ compatibility Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
yWriter for AndroidPrice not published The official site says the mobile versions are available for a small charge; it does not state an amount.Android · intended for editing PC projects on the go using Dropbox Read 11 Oct 2026 · spacejock.com
yWriter for iOSPrice not published The official site says the mobile versions are available for a small charge; it does not state an amount.iOS · intended for editing PC projects on the go using Dropbox Read 11 Oct 2026 · spacejock.com
In short
- yWriter has a free plan (Desktop).
- Paid plans published: 2.
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtx | $11.24/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Overleaf | $8.20/mo | Yes | Yes |
| WriterDuet | $9.99/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Substack | — | Yes | Yes |
| Story Architect | $4.17/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Final Draft | $0.69/mo | No | Yes |
| Pendraic | $14.99/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Scrivener | $23.99/mo | No | Yes |