Manuskript Alternatives

Manuskript is described as 'Open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc' and is a very popular Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Manuskript for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux 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, Org mode and Dendron.

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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 17, 2024
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  1. novelWriter icon

    novelWriter

     23 likes
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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.

    56 novelWriter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    Screenshot of older version

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Tree structure
    10.  Outline organization
    11.  Scene Management
    12.  Plot visualisation

    novelWriter VS Manuskript

     
  2. 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.

    40 Lore Forge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Overview screen

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Places tracking
    2.  Character database
    3.  Custom characters
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Spell Checking
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Live Preview

    Lore Forge VS Manuskript

     

    • 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
  4. Daino Notes icon

    Daino Notes

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    Daino is a fast and elegant place for all your thoughts. Write without fiddling. Store without worrying. Think without distraction.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Daino Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Native application
    12.  Tagging

    Daino Notes VS Manuskript

     
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    Novlr

    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 s...

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  6. OmniOutliner icon

    OmniOutliner

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    OmniOutliner is a start-to-finish writing app. Perfect for collecting information, outlining Big Ideas, adding structure to any sort of writing, and much more. From grocery lists to email drafts to long-form composition.

    77 OmniOutliner alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    OmniOutliner screenshot 1

    OmniOutliner Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Multi Column View
    7.  Programmable
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Outline folding

    OmniOutliner VS Manuskript

     
  7. Fantasia Archive icon

    Fantasia Archive

     17 likes
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    Free offline worldbuilding and story creation tool with dozens of templates, complex tagging options, document linking, and project-wide search. Template examples: characters, places, events, religions, currencies, magic, species, languages.

    25 Fantasia Archive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Fantasia Archive screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Content Templates
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Character database
    6.  Track Characters
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Places tracking
    12.  Custom characters

    Fantasia Archive VS Manuskript

     
    Comments about Fantasia Archive as an Alternative to Manuskript
    Cocaine Owlbear
    Positive Jun 18, 2024
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    Fantasia Archive is much more focused in design compared to Manuskript - it's for worldbuilding first, with everything else coming second. That said, it is an excellent tool for Game Masters and wordlbuilders, whether professional or hobbyist.

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    • Fantasia Archive is Free and Open SourceManuskript is also Free and Open Source
    • Fantasia Archive is LightweightManuskript is not according to our users
  8. MyInfo icon

    MyInfo

     40 likes
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    MyInfo is a personal information manager for Windows. It will help you capture, organize, edit and share ideas, documents, tasks, and web pages.

    294 MyInfo alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MyInfo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tagging
    3.  Tree structure
    4.  Web Clipper
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Portable
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  File Tagging
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  No Tracking

    MyInfo VS Manuskript

     
  10. Story Planner for Writers icon

    Story Planner for Writers

     12 likes
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    Story Planner is a focused, flexible app to outline all kind of stories. Used by writers, screenwriters, producers, directors and all kind of story tellers, Story Planner has quick and easy-to-use story organization, with sync on all your devices and export options to help you...

    50 Story Planner for Writers alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Story Planner for Writers screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Outline organization
    3.  Screenwriting
    4.  Plot visualisation
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Tracking of plots
    7.  Custom characters
    8.  Outline mode
    9.  Hierarchical Structure
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word

    Story Planner for Writers VS Manuskript

     
  11. TextMaker icon

    TextMaker

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    TextMaker is the word processor in SoftMaker Office – fast, powerful, compatible and GDPR-compliant.

    65 TextMaker alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    TextMaker screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Microsoft 365 Copilot icon  Compatible with Microsoft Office
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Compatible with Libre Office
    4.  Portable
    5.  Export to EPUB
    6.  Autocompletion
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Works Offline

    TextMaker VS Manuskript

     
  12. Skribisto icon

    Skribisto

     6 likes
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    Skribisto is born from the ashes of Plume Creator , keeping the goals while adopting more recent ways to think an application.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Skribisto screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.0.6) was released in May 2023.

    Skribisto Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing

    Skribisto VS Manuskript

     
  13. WriteMonkey icon

    WriteMonkey

     127 likes
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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.

    100 WriteMonkey alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SI flagSlovenia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    The interface, full screen.

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command palette
    5.  Distraction-free Writing
    6.  Fullscreen support

    WriteMonkey VS Manuskript

     
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