Scrivener Alternatives

Scrivener is described as 'Ideal for long writing projects with flexibility in structure, Scrivener integrates easy project outlines and allows seamless restructuring with drag and drop' and is a very popular Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Scrivener for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and Android apps. The best Scrivener alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Scrivener are yWriter, Zettlr, bibisco and Quoll Writer.

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  1. The Novel Factory is software specifically designed to help in every aspect of novel writing, from conception to publication.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about The Novel Factory as an Alternative to Scrivener
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    A great alternative for those writers who want a little help plotting their novels. Helps to keep the tension and edge of seat experience for the reader. Great support too. I use it in tandem with Scrivener.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    On one of the top ten lists, this came in at #4. Scrivener was #3.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    The Novel Factory icon
    • The Novel Factory is Paid and ProprietaryScrivener is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Bookwiz icon
     2 likes

    Got a story in mind, but not sure how to write it? Bookwiz's AI creates your entire book, step-by-step, from synopsis to chapters. We lay out the roadmap; you steer the course.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Nulis icon
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    Nulis makes the process of outlining your stories, articles, or books easy, fun, and convenient.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
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    Comments about Nulis as an Alternative to Scrivener
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    No rich text. I need color changes to skim and find sections.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Nulis is Freemium and Open SourceScrivener is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Allegory icon
     3 likes

    Allegory is a powerful notes app with a beautiful iOS-centric UI. The minimal and focused writing experience, combined with an impressive set of powerful features, makes this the ideal choice for everyone.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  5. Prime Draft icon
     4 likes

    Prime Draft helps writers maintain focus by using a distraction-free fullscreen interface, automatic goal tracking, customizable writing environment, and limited text view, preventing edits once a sentence is finished. Supports backup creation and secured progress tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Shaxpir icon
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    Shaxpir is a word-processor in the cloud, designed for authors of long-form narratives, like novels and memoirs. Designed by writers, Shaxpir offers tools for every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to prosecraft and publishing.

    22 Shaxpir alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. Full-featured creative writing application with unlimited thematic dictionaries and style assistants. As you type, CQuill Writer will continuously suggest ideas, examples and relevant information from other novels, authors and their works.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Reedsy icon
     6 likes

    Reedsy allows authors to find and work with the best publishing professionals: from developmental editors to book cover designers, publicists and translators. Reedsy also provides a powerful and elegant editor, a beautiful production tool that takes care of the formatting and...

    10 Reedsy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. MonsterWriter icon
     2 likes

    A simple solution to write scientific papers, pillar content or just your personal notes. It aims to combine the benefits of traditional Microsoft Word, LaTeX and Markdown.

    28 MonsterWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. BookCatalyst icon
     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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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