The only app you'll need to write your novels and build your worlds. Organize your thoughts and cross-reference anything at any time.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
United States




Apps similar to LocalProse include Zettlr, which is free and open source. Other options are Manuskript, Scrivener, Rentry.co and Dendron. Novel Authoring Tools like LocalProse are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, Linux and iPhone.
The 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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