Novlr AlternativesNovel Authoring & Story Writing Tools like Novlr

Novlr is described as 'A powerful online and offline writing tool accessible from any device with chapter organization, advanced grammar check, and version history features' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Novlr for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, SaaS and iPhone apps. The best Novlr alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Novlr are Scrivener, bibisco, yWriter and Lore Forge.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

    121 Manuskript alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Novlr.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Novlr.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceNovlr is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Scrivener icon

    Scrivener

     262 likes

    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within reach for efficient work.

    123 Scrivener alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Novlr.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Novlr.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryNovlr is Freemium and Proprietary
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    bibisco

     85 likes

    Desktop application for novel structuring, offering chapter and scene management, distraction-free text editing, detailed timeline, character interviews, multilingual support, export to publishing formats, revision history, relationship diagrams, and writing goal tracking.

    54 bibisco alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
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    Scrivener

    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within ...

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    yWriter

     68 likes

    yWriter is a writing tool that uses "scenes" as a unit of text and allows you to associate that text with all manner of story elements (characters, locations, items) as well as place it and rearrange it within the context of chapters.

    76 yWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • yWriter is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Novlr.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryNovlr is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • yWriter is LightweightNovlr is not according to our users
  7. Lore Forge icon

    Lore Forge

     18 likes

    The only app you'll need to write your novels and build your worlds. Organize your thoughts and cross-reference anything at any time.

    49 Lore Forge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Lore Forge is the most popular Web-based alternative to Novlr.

    • Lore Forge is Free and ProprietaryNovlr is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lore Forge is Lightweight and Privacy focusedNovlr is not according to our users
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    Untold Novel

     2 likes

    Untold Novel is a fresh new approach to planning your next bestseller. It helps you keep all your notes, ideas, characters, locations, and much more organized in one convenient place.

    57 Untold Novel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Rayuela Editor icon

    Rayuela Editor

     1 like

    Rayuela Editor is moderm, privacy-focused writing environment designed for long-form fiction (novels, screenplays, and theses). It bridges the gap between the structural power of Scrivener and the portability of modern web technology, wrapped in a native desktop application.

    44 Rayuela Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Dark Mode
     
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    Story Planner for Writers

     12 likes

    Story Planner is a focused, flexible app to outline all kind of stories. Used by writers, screenwriters, producers, directors and all kind of story tellers, Story Planner has quick and easy-to-use story organization, with sync on all your devices and export options to help you...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Campfire Write

     7 likes

    Campfire provides a one-stop-shop for novelists: organizational and writing tools (Campfire Write), a hub of writing resources (Campfire Learn), & a writing and reading platform for building an audience and sharing your work (Campfire Explore).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    • Campfire Write is the most popular SaaS alternative to Novlr.

    • Campfire Write is Freemium and ProprietaryNovlr is also Freemium and Proprietary
  15. BookCatalyst icon

    BookCatalyst

     1 like

    Modern writing app for Windows with three-panel workflow, automatic version history, writing goals, and beautiful Gruvbox themes. Ulysses for Windows users.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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