Manuskript AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Text Editors

The best Text Editor alternative to Manuskript is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Manuskript and many of them are Text Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Text Editor alternatives to Manuskript are Ulysses, novelWriter, Story Architect (STARC) and WriteMonkey.

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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    I use Zettlr next to Manuskript and DoomEmacs Org-mode. Zettlr does different things to Manuskript that are faster across a directory or multiple workspaces.

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    • 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 focused and LightweightManuskript is not according to our users
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    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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    novelWriter

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    novelWriter is a Markdown-like text editor designed for writing novels and larger projects of many smaller plain text documents. It uses its own flavor of Markdown that supports a meta data syntax for comments, synopsis and cross-referencing between files.

    61 novelWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Python
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  6. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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  7. WriteMonkey icon

    WriteMonkey

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    Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

    102 WriteMonkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    The interface, full screen.
     
  8. Lore Forge icon

    Lore Forge

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    The only app you'll need to write your novels and build your worlds. Organize your thoughts and cross-reference anything at any time.

    45 Lore Forge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Lore Forge is the most popular Web-based alternative to Manuskript.

    • Lore Forge is Free and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source
    • Lore Forge is Lightweight and Privacy focusedManuskript is not according to our users
  10. Daino Notes icon

    Daino Notes

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    Offers fast, distraction-free note-taking via a high-performance editor with real-time Markdown, local-first storage, image support, Kanban task boards, intuitive drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, configurable themes, fast search, and cross-platform access.

    75 Daino Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Hemingway Editor icon

    Hemingway Editor

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    Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    140 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Hemingway Editor is just that, an editor. IT IS NOT A WORD PROCESSOR. It shouldn't be listed as an alternative to Manuskript.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source
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    Papyrus Autor

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    A professional word processor, supporting writers in every phase of their book production – planning, wirting, editing and publishing.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Inspire Writer

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    Inspire is a clone of Ulysses for Windows, with many of the core features but not all.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Inspire Writer screenshot 1
     
  15. NovelPad icon

    NovelPad

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    NovelPad's online and offline novel writing software helps you organize, write, and edit your novel anywhere, on any device, from start to finish.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    The Manuscript view is an endlessly scrollable view of your novel. This is what your readers will see.
     
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