Writing tools

Editors and novel tools with a pay-once path. Confirm current price on the vendor site.

Typora

True forever One-time license · $14.99 (before tax)

Minimal Markdown editor for Mac, Windows, and Linux. License activates up to 3 devices; no subscription or renewal fee.

Checked Nov 6, 2026: store.typora.io

Hemingway Editor

True forever Desktop · $19.99 one-time

Offline readability editor for Mac or PC (Editor 3). Desktop license excludes AI features of Editor Plus.

Checked Nov 6, 2026: hemingwayapp.com/desktop.html

Plottr

True forever Lifetime from $150 (sale) / $199 list

Visual book outlining. Lifetime tiers never expire and include updates: Plottr $150, Plottr Pro $599, Pro + Community $649 (sale prices on pricing page; higher list prices also shown).

Checked Nov 6, 2026: plottr.com/pricing

ProWritingAid

True forever Lifetime from $399

Grammar and style toolkit. One-time Premium $399 / Premium Pro $699; short money-back window.

Source: prowritingaid.com (via ToolGPA, Oct 2026) — vendor page not re-checked Nov 6, 2026

Ellipsus

True forever Own Plus · $99 once

Collaborative writing tool. Single payment buys Plus for good, including future Plus features.

Source: ellipsus.com (via ToolGPA, Oct 2026) — vendor page not re-checked Nov 6, 2026

Typora, Hemingway, and Plottr verified on vendor pages Nov 6, 2026. ProWritingAid / Ellipsus still via ToolGPA (Oct 2026).