Manuskript AlternativesTop Note-taking & Novel Authoring Tools like Manuskript

Manuskript is described as 'Open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc' and is a very popular Note-taking tool in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Manuskript for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Manuskript alternative is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Manuskript are Microsoft Word, Scrivener, Dendron and Org mode.

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Manuskript

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Note-taking Tool
Free • Open Source

Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

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Manuskript alternatives page was last updated Sep 12, 2024

Zettlr
From idea to publication in one app: Zettlr accompanies you while writing your blog post, newspaper article, term paper, thesis, or entire book.
154 Zettlr alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Note-taking Tool
- Text Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
+5
Top Zettlr Features
1. Support for MarkDown
2. Zettelkasten note method
3. File Tagging
4. Multiple export options
5. Zotero integration
6. Note organization
7. Link files
8. Ad-free
9. Privacy focused
10. Syntax Highlighting
11. Works Offline
12. Hierarchical Structure
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Zettlr VS Manuskript
Is Zettlr a good alternative to Manuskript?
- Zettlr is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Manuskript.
- Zettlr is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Manuskript.
- Zettlr is Free and Open SourceManuskript is also Free and Open Source
- Zettlr is Privacy focusedManuskript is not according to our users

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft 365 (Office) but also sold as a standalone application, is Microsoft's word processor. Its proprietary (but open-specification) DOC format is considered a de-facto standard, although from 2007 and...
96 Microsoft Word alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Word Processor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
Top Microsoft Word Features
1. Convert Word documents to PDF
2. Document structure management
3. Ribbon Interface
4. Text to Speech
5. Real time collaboration
6. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
7. Dark Mode
8. Spell Checking
9. Cloud Sync
10. Full-Text Search
11. Works Offline
12. PDF annotation
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Comments about Microsoft Word as an Alternative to Manuskript

alternative1234
MS Word does not have the organizational tools of Manuskript
Negative comment •Jul 31, 2019
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Guest
Not a novel writing software
Negative comment •Apr 18, 2021
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- This alternative is disputed. Microsoft Word is a legitimate Manuskript alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
- Microsoft Word is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Manuskript.
- Microsoft Word is the most popular commercial alternative to Manuskript.
- Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source

Scrivener
Typewriter. Ring-binder. Scrapbook. Scrivener combines everything you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop.
105 Scrivener alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Novel Authoring Tool
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- iPhone
- iPad
- PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)
- Wine
+9
Top Scrivener Features
1. Corkboard
2. Document compiler
3. Character database
4. Scene Management
5. Visual Organization
6. Split files into sections
7. Support for scripting
8. Support for LaTeX
9. Multi-document View
10. Integrated Search
11. Folders
12. Word counter
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Comments about Scrivener as an Alternative to Manuskript

alternative1234
Scrivener is probably best of breed for novel writers, but is unfortunately unavailable on Linux. (An extant earlier Linux release has spotty compatibility, and the Wine installation of the Windows version [which lags behind the Mac version] is also unsatisfactory.) Without this drawback, Scrivener would be the best alternative to Manuskript, even considering its cost.
Positive comment •Jul 31, 2019
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Jack Vegas
It's very polished, stable, and worth the money. Scrivener is one of the apps I wish we had on Linux.
Positive comment •Apr 12, 2020
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Guest
It's well worth the money for what it can do.
Positive comment •Mar 20, 2021
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Guest
Scrivener is a powerhouse, a super heavyweight and worth the money.
Positive comment •Mar 22, 2019
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- Almost everyone thinks Scrivener is a great Manuskript alternative.
- Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source

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Dendron
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.
188 Dendron alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Visual Studio Code
Top Dendron Features
1. Local Storage
2. Support for MarkDown
3. Hierarchical Structure
4. Block reference
5. Graph view
6. VSCode
7. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
8. Privacy focused
9. Backlinks
10. Quick reference lookup
11. Publishing
12. Tagging
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Org mode
Org mode is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system.
263 Org mode alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Todo List Manager
- Task Management Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- GNU Emacs
+4
Top Org mode Features
1. Customizable
2. Literate programming
3. Task Time Tracking
4. Emacs integration
5. Plain text file
6. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
7. Privacy focused
8. Lightweight
9. Hierarchical Structure
10. Portable
11. Command line interface
12. Outliner
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bibisco
bibisco is a novel writing software that helps you to write your story, in a simple way.
44 bibisco alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application type
- Novel Authoring Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Electron / Atom Shell
- Node.JS
+9
Top bibisco Features
1. Character development
2. Timeline
3. Ad-free
4. Distraction-free
5. WYSIWYG Support
6. No Tracking
7. Spell Checking
8. Dark Mode
9. Privacy focused
10. Works Offline
11. Hierarchical Structure
12. Portable
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Comments about bibisco as an Alternative to Manuskript

andgregorik
Normally a pretty good alternative to Manuskript, but giving up the free model now hampers its chances.
Positive comment •Sep 17, 2019
4
- Most users think bibisco is a great Manuskript alternative.
- bibisco is Freemium and Open SourceManuskript is Free and Open Source
- bibisco is Privacy focusedManuskript is not according to our users

Plume Notes
Plume is a fast and elegant place for all your thoughts. Write without fiddling. Store without worrying. Think without distraction.
54 Plume Notes alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Note-taking Tool
Platforms
- Linux
- Mac
- Windows
+1
Top Plume Notes Features
1. Ad-free
2. Dark Mode
3. Support for MarkDown
4. No registration required
5. Full-Text Search
6. Distraction-free
7. No Tracking
8. Hierarchical Structure
9. Support for Themes
10. Works Offline
11. Privacy focused
12. Kanban Board
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Ulysses
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.
103 Ulysses alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Text Editor
- Novel Authoring Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
+5
Ulysses Features
1. Support for MarkDown
2. Export to PDF
3. Distraction-free Writing
4. Export to EPUB
5. Tabbed interface
6. Sync with iCloud
7. Brainstorming
8. Support for styluses
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MyInfo
MyInfo is a personal information manager for Windows. It will help you capture, organize, edit and share ideas, documents, tasks, and web pages.
292 MyInfo alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Note-taking Tool
- Todo List Manager
Platforms
- Windows
Top MyInfo Features
1. Outliner
2. Tagging
3. Web Clipper
4. Reminders
5. Portable
6. Full-Text Search
7. Hierarchical Structure
8. File Tagging
9. Built-in viewer
10. Privacy focused
11. Ad-free
12. No Tracking
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Hemingway Editor
Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.
126 Hemingway Editor alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Text Editor
- Grammar Checker
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Online
Hemingway Editor Features
1. Spell Checking
2. Distraction-free
3. Works Offline
4. Writing assistance
5. Collaborative writing
6. Ebook writer
7. Readability integration
8. Distraction-free Writing
9. Automated proofreading
10. Writing suggestions
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Comments about Hemingway Editor as an Alternative to Manuskript

Guest
Hemingway Editor is just that, an editor. IT IS NOT A WORD PROCESSOR. It shouldn't be listed as an alternative to Manuskript.
Negative comment •Mar 24, 2019
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- Hemingway Editor is the most popular Web-based alternative to Manuskript.
- Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source