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The best Lex alternatives

Browser-based collaborative writing editor with AI editing tools. Not accepting new customers. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Lex (the app you have)Prices not shownWeb-
Google DocsFree with a Google accountiPhone, Android, Webyou want it free
Microsoft WordIncluded in Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/month or $99.99/yearEverywhereyou need it on Android, iPhone and Windows
iA WriterOne-time purchase per platformMac, Windows, iPhone, Androidyou would rather pay once
Apple PagesFree downloadAppleyou need it on iPhone
Writey Cursive HandwritingFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android and iPhone
Ulysses$5.99/month or $39.99/year. Student pricing available. Also on SetappAppleyou need it on iPhone and Mac
Rhymer's BlockFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
GrammarlyFreeEverywhereyou need it on Android, iPhone and Windows
1

Google Docs

Free with a Google account

Free documents you can write together in real time.

Pick it if you want it free, you need it on Android and iPhone and you work with a team.

FreeiPhoneAndroidWeb
2

Microsoft Word

Included in Microsoft 365 Personal $9.99/month or $99.99/year
Microsoft Word screenshot from the App Store

Microsoft's word processor for documents, available on desktop, web and mobile as part of Microsoft 365.

Pick it if you need it on Android, iPhone and Windows and you run a small business.

PaidiPhoneAndroidMacWindowsWeb
3

iA Writer

One-time purchase per platform

A distraction-free Markdown editor. Pay once.

Pick it if you would rather pay once, you need it on Android, iPhone and Windows and you need it to work offline.

Pay onceMacWindowsiPhoneAndroid
4

Apple Pages

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Apple Pages screenshot from the App Store

Apple's word processor for documents, reports and flyers on iPhone, iPad and Mac.

Pick it if you need it on iPhone.

Free planiPhone
6

Ulysses

$5.99/month or $39.99/year. Student pricing available. Also on Setapp
Ulysses screenshot from the App Store

Writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone that keeps all your texts in one iCloud-synced library; subscription.

Pick it if you need it on iPhone and Mac and you make content.

PaidMaciPhone
8

Grammarly

Free; Pro subscription

Grammar, spelling and tone suggestions everywhere you type.

Pick it if you need it on Android, iPhone and Windows, you are a student and you are just starting out.

Free planMacWindowsiPhoneAndroidWeb

We matched these apps to Lex by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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