Best Calamus Compile Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from writing apps ranked against Calamus Compile on the same published basis.
- 1Calamus Compile vs Celtx
- 2Calamus Compile vs WriterDuet
- 3Calamus Compile vs Campfire
- 4Calamus Compile vs Overleaf
- 5Calamus Compile vs LyX
- 6Calamus Compile vs Substack
- 7Calamus Compile vs Story Architect
- 8Calamus Compile vs Final Draft
- 9Calamus Compile vs Etherpad
- 10Calamus Compile vs Write.as
- 11Calamus Compile vs HackMD
- 12Calamus Compile vs Hashnode
- 13Calamus Compile vs HedgeDoc
- 14Calamus Compile vs Trelby
- 15Calamus Compile vs Zettlr
- 16Calamus Compile vs Novlr
- 17Calamus Compile vs Scrivener
- 18Calamus Compile vs Fade In
- 19Calamus Compile vs TeXstudio
- 20Calamus Compile vs Pendraic
Calamus Compile alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtx | 9.6 | Free plan | $11.24/mo | Android, Browser, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 2 | WriterDuet | 9.3 | Free plan | Free | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
| 3 | Campfire | 9.2 | Free plan | $19/mo | Android, iOS, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 4 | Overleaf | 8.8 | Free plan | — | Browser, self-hosted, Web |
| 5 | LyX | 8.8 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 6 | Substack | 8.8 | Free plan | Free | Android, iOS, Web |
| 7 | Story Architect | 8.8 | Free plan | $4.17/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 8 | Final Draft | 8.7 | No | $0.69/mo | iOS, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 9 | Etherpad | 8.7 | No | — | Android, API, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| 10 | Write.as | 8.6 | Free plan | $6/mo | self-hosted |
| 11 | HackMD | 8.6 | Free plan | $5/mo | Web |
| 12 | Hashnode | 8.5 | Free plan | $4.17/mo | API, Web |
| 13 | HedgeDoc | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | self-hosted, Web |
| 14 | Trelby | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 15 | Zettlr | 8.5 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 16 | Novlr | 8.5 | Free plan | $8/mo | Android, iOS, Web |
| 17 | Scrivener | 8.4 | No | $23.99/mo | iOS, Mac, Windows |
| 18 | Fade In | 8.4 | No | $8.33/mo | Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 19 | TeXstudio | 8.4 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 20 | Pendraic | 8.4 | Free plan | $14.99/mo | Mac, Web, Windows |
Make your app an alternative to Calamus Compile
See the priceThe sponsored alternative slot on this page is labelled Sponsored.
Questions about Calamus Compile alternatives
What is the best alternative to Calamus Compile?
Celtx, number 1 in writing apps with a score of 9.6 out of 10. The others here: WriterDuet, Campfire, Overleaf and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to Calamus Compile?
Celtx is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 16 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on.