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No. 85 of 135 ·Writing Apps

Longhand

Mac

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.9

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Longhand is ranked #85 of 135 in writing apps on Freedom251. It runs on macOS. There is a free plan.

Longhand plans and pricing

Free Free apps.apple.com · 22 Sept 2026

Pro Not published apps.apple.com · 22 Sept 2026

Compared on writing apps

Free plan: Yes
Publishing tools: Yes
Version history: Yes
Mobile apps: No
Export formats: standard

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