CipherWrite Alternatives

Apps similar to CipherWrite include Zettlr, which is free and open source. Other options are Manuskript, Scrivener, Rentry.co and Pinery. You're spoiled for choice with Novel Authoring Tools like CipherWrite: we list more than 25 alternatives for Mac, Windows, the web, Linux and iPhone.

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  1. GrinTale icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Online
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  2. FastPencil icon
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    FastPencil is an easy-to-use book authoring and collaboration application that allows you to read, write and work on books.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
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  3. Aevon icon
     5 likes

    Aevon is the all-in-one workspace where authors manage manuscripts, characters, maps, lore, and items — all connected and always in sync. Now with comics!!!

    85 Aevon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • US flagUnited States
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  4. Final Draft icon
     27 likes

    Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.

    102 Final Draft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. Liberio icon
     2 likes

    Create and publish eBooks for free. Really simple. Right from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, GitHub or your computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Novlr icon
     13 likes

    Advanced writing tool supporting online and offline modes, accessible from any device. Features chapter and scene organization, grammar checks, version history, and export options including docx and epub. Novlr syncs with cloud services for seamless access and tracks goals with analytics.

    91 Novlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  7. Effie is a light, clean, yet powerful markup-based writing and mind-mapping software that works across devices/platforms to capture your thoughts and help you write immersively and productively anywhere, anytime.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Storyist icon
     11 likes

    A powerful writing environment for novelists and screenwriters

    Do you have a story to tell? Unlike conventional word processors, Storyist helps you track your plot, characters, and settings, and keeps all of your writing organized and accessible—so you can focus on telling your.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. 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).

    131 Campfire Write alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  10. Plottr icon
     8 likes

    Visual story plotting software for planning novels with drag and drop scenes, timeline and outline views, centralized notes, features for making characters and locations, color coding, tagging, syncing across devices, and exporting to multiple formats.

    99 Plottr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • US flagUnited States
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  11. ExcellentWriter is supposed to be a tool which lets you organize, write and format your novel inside Excel and in the end lets you use the power of Word to do the finishing touches.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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