Campfire Pro AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools & Word Processors like Campfire Pro

Campfire Pro is described as 'Pre-writing software for writers. Its features include character sheets, an endless narrative timeline, and map support for world building' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Campfire Pro for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best Campfire Pro alternative is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Campfire Pro are Microsoft Word, Manuskript, Scrivener and Dendron.

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  1. Zettlr icon

    Zettlr

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    Unified writing platform offering note-taking, easy citations with Zotero integration, LaTeX/Word templates, snippets, themes, dark modes, code highlighting, multi-language support, and knowledge management with Zettelkasten for seamless writing from notes to books.

    174 Zettlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    • Zettlr is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Campfire Pro.

    • Zettlr is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Campfire Pro.

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceCampfire Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Zettlr is Privacy focused and LightweightCampfire Pro is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft Word icon

    Microsoft Word

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    Microsoft's leading word processor, enables professional-quality document creation with SmartArt graphics, seamless PDF support, and extensive search capabilities. Compatible across desktop, online, and mobile platforms with necessary subscription or standalone purchase options.

    94 Microsoft Word alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Microsoft Word is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Campfire Pro.

    • Microsoft Word is the most popular commercial alternative to Campfire Pro.

    • Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryCampfire Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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.

    117 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Manuskript is free and Campfire Pro is paid. Also, one Manuskript feature is intended to let the user write distraction-free after the worldbuilding is done. Campfire Pro doesn't have that (out of scope).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Manuskript is a great Campfire Pro alternative.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceCampfire Pro is Paid and Proprietary
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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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    Scrivener

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    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.

    121 Scrivener alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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    These tools do not accomplish the same thing. There is no plot outliner in Scrivener, and Campfire Pro does not offer novel writing tools

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    Camfire Pro is meant for intensive outlining in the pre-writing stage. Scrivener is a word processor and binder to track worldbuilding, characters, research, etc. You cannot write your novel in Campfire Pro.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Scrivener is a great Campfire Pro alternative, some don't.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryCampfire Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Dendron

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    Dendron is an open-source, local-first, markdown-based, note-taking tool built on top of VSCode. It supports all the usual features you would expect like tagging, backlinks, a graph view, split panes, and so forth.

    201 Dendron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
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    Rentry.co

     55 likes
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    Rentry.co is a markdown pastebin and publishing service with preview, custom urls and editing. Fast, simple and free.

    178 Rentry.co alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Rentry.co is the most popular Web-based alternative to Campfire Pro.

    • Rentry.co is Free and ProprietaryCampfire Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Rentry.co is Minimalistic and LightweightCampfire Pro is not according to our users
  10. Bear icon

    Bear

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    Flexible note-taking and writing tool featuring advanced markdown with in-line images, cross-note links, live preview, hashtags, Focus Mode, plain text storage, iCloud sync, one-tap formatting, smart data recognition, and multiple export formats for portability.

    242 Bear alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Bear as an Alternative to Campfire Pro
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    Bear is more similar to apps like Notes, while Campfire is a tool specific for writers that has feature that help visualize character, plot and timelines in a way that a simple note-taking app doesn't really achieve.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Bear is Freemium and ProprietaryCampfire Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bear is LightweightCampfire Pro is not according to our users
  11. Ulysses icon

    Ulysses

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    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    124 Ulysses alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    bibisco

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    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.

    50 bibisco alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
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  14. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

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    A smooth yet powerful writing experience for devoted authors. With only wanted features and native workflow it runs faster than all your previous apps combined.

    42 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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    Hemingway Editor

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    Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    138 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Hemingway Editor as an Alternative to Campfire Pro
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    Hemingway Editor helps with grammar and spelling whereas Campfire pro is a tool to organize your story.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryCampfire Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
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