Final Draft AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Novel Authoring Tools

The best open source Novel Authoring alternative to Final Draft is Manuskript. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Final Draft and four of them are open source Novel Authoring Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Novel Authoring Tool alternatives to Final Draft are Story Architect (STARC), Wavemaker Novel Writing and Scriptorium.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

     169 likes

    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.

    121 Manuskript alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Manuskript as an Alternative to Final Draft
    Top Positive Comment
    José Relland
    1

    Manuskript is more for "quite complex" novels. Not really for screenplays.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    9

    Manuskript is not a scriptwriting program.

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

    M is for novels, FD is for Screenwriting

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceFinal Draft is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

     15 likes

    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.

    45 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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  4. Wavemaker Novel Writing icon

    Wavemaker Novel Writing

     17 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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