Archive of Our Own AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Story Writing Tools

The best Story Writing alternative to Archive of Our Own is Fanfiction.net, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Archive of Our Own and six of them are Story Writing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Story Writing Tool alternatives to Archive of Our Own are SquidgeWorld Archive, Unlimited Fan Fiction, eFiction and My Storybook.

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  1. Fanfiction.net icon
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    Automated archive for user-submitted stories in multiple genres and over 30 languages, featuring reviews, user profiles, favorites, beta reader roles, forums, and social login support.

    22 Fanfiction.net alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    SquidgeWorld Archive is brought to you by Squidge.org, using software from the Organization for Transformative Works. Neither SquidgeWorld Archive nor Squidge.org are associated with The OTW. A fork of the fanfiction website, ArchiveOfOurOwn.

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    • Online
     
    • SquidgeWorld Archive is the most popular Open Source alternative to Archive of Our Own.

    • SquidgeWorld Archive is Free and Open SourceArchive of Our Own is also Free and Open Source
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    Unlimited Fan Fiction is the archive that is run without any ads. It is free to register and submit stories, and to comment on news articles. You can review each chapter of a story, and submit a rating of it as well.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. eFiction icon
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    eFiction is a software program that enables users to run automated original or fanfiction archives on their websites. The program is PHP and MySQL database driven and is released as open-source software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
    • eFiction is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Archive of Our Own.

    • eFiction is Free and Open SourceArchive of Our Own is also Free and Open Source
  5. My Storybook icon
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    Make children's storybooks online for free.

    Start a book and add your own images, text, items, and backgrounds.

    Get your book published to share with your family.

    Read stories in the free online children's book library.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Facebook
     
    • My Storybook is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Archive of Our Own.

    • My Storybook is Freemium and ProprietaryArchive of Our Own is Free and Open Source
  6. Storybird icon
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    Storybird is a visual storytelling community. A global hub of readers, writers, and artists of all ages. Sign up today for a Free account.

    16 Storybird alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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