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Web-based Scrivener Alternatives
Scrivener is not available as a web app but there are plenty of alternatives that runs in the browser with similar functionality. The best Online alternative is Rentry.co, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Scrivener and loads of them are available as a web app so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Online alternatives to Scrivener are Roam Research, Wavemaker Novel Writing, Ellipsus and Lore Forge.
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205 Roam Research alternativesAs easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.
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- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- United States
Looking for a suite of tools for writing your book? This is not just a text editor it does so much more. Organise your story using timelines, planning boards and the snowflake tool, all integrated to make writing intuitive and fun.
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- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
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- Online
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14 Ellipsus alternativesEllipsus is a collaborative writing tool purpose-built for creative writers. Designed for seamless collaboration and fearless creativity, Ellipsus makes it easier than ever to write, edit, and share stories—with anyone and on any device.
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- Free
- Proprietary
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- Online
Germany
EU
81 Lore Forge alternativesThe only app you'll need to write your novels and build your worlds. Organize your thoughts and cross-reference anything at any time.
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- Free
- Proprietary
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- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
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101 Gingko Writer alternativesGingko Writer is a text editor that uses a tree-like structure to help you organize and visualize your thoughts, making it easier to outline, draft, and refine complex texts.
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- Paid
- Proprietary
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- Online
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- United States
Consolidates tracking for writing projects, drafts, goals, submissions, market records, agent and editor contacts, session logs, reminders, rights, payments, contracts, stats, streaks, and heatmaps—streamlining the whole writing workflow and submission process.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Online
- United Kingdom
91 Fortelling alternativesFortelling provides the tools you need to plot & write your book.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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Cloud-based novel writing platform with tree-structured binder, corkboard, outliner, detailed character sheets, mind mapping, DOCX import with auto chapters, PDF/DOCX/EPUB export, built-in encyclopedia, distraction-free writing, and multilingual support.
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- Online
Italy- EU
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79 Aevon alternativesAevon is the all-in-one workspace where authors manage manuscripts, characters, maps, lore, and items — all connected and always in sync. Now with comics!!!
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- Free
- Proprietary
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- Mac
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- United States
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Modern workspace for novels with ethical AI that analyzes writing but never writes, live readability, import/export, auto-save, full version history, character and plot tools, structured critique, and provenance tracking while ensuring all text remains original.
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- Freemium
- Proprietary
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- Online
Norway
51 Atticus alternativesCreate professional print books and eBooks easily with the all-in-one book writing software.
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- Paid
- Proprietary
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- Online
- United States
