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. NovaScriber icon

    NovaScriber

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    A most awesome tool to outline and write novels, stories, scripts and keep track of all your characters, locations, notes and ideas.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Write your story

    NovaScriber Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Tree structure
    3. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word
    4.  Corkboard
    5.  Export to EPUB

    NovaScriber VS Manuskript

     
    Comments about NovaScriber as an Alternative to Manuskript
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    Positive Aug 30, 2021
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    Both free but NovaScriber is better

    Guest
    Positive May 17, 2021
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    Mind blow writing tool and it is free.

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    • NovaScriber is Free Personal and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source
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    First Draft

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    First Draft, developed by a 15-year professional writer, is an offline, artificially intelligent writing tool that assists a huge number of literary tasks.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Automatic Backup
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    4.  Sync with Google Drive
    5.  Auto-saving
    6.  Distraction-free Writing
    7. Microsoft OneDrive icon  Sync with Onedrive
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  Protected by Password

    Inspire Writer VS Manuskript

     
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    Scrivener

    Tailored for extensive writing, this tool offers flexible structure and organization, integrates project outlines, supports various formats, and allows reorganization through drag and drop, ensuring research materials are within ...

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    Auteureist

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    Auteureist is a "novel" writing application for the Apple iPhone. Can export to some desktop software, like Scrivener . The website does a great job at documenting every feature, and there are a lot.

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    • iPad
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    Auteureist VS Manuskript

     
  7. Byword icon

    Byword

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    Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    148 Byword alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Byword screenshot 1

    Byword Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    5.  Synchronization

    Byword VS Manuskript

     
    Comments about Byword as an Alternative to Manuskript
    Guest
    Negative Nov 12, 2017
    0

    Does not have any of the major document/project managements features.

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    • Byword is Paid and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source
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    ThinkComposer

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    Create deep visual documents, adaptable and multi-level diagrams, flowcharts, concept maps, mind maps and models.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Editing a Business Process diagram
    Discontinued

    It hasn't been updated since 2015.

    ThinkComposer Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Fluxograms

    ThinkComposer VS Manuskript

     
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    Novelist

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    A portable writing assistant for novelists.

    21 Novelist alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Novelist VS Manuskript

     
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    Story Plotter

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    Story Plotter is plot creation app.

    20 Story Plotter alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Story Plotter screenshot 1

    Story Plotter Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Scene Management
    3.  Character development
    4.  Tracking of plots
    5.  User story mapping
    6.  Plot visualisation
    7.  Writing assistance
    8.  Brainstorming
    9.  Timeline

    Story Plotter VS Manuskript

     
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    articy:draft

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    The first professional tool for story and game design

    Create, organize and communicate your game vision. Compose every aspect of your game design in just one highly visual and versatile solution.

    Develop interactive stories, deep and meaningful characters and item bibles coveri.

    19 articy:draft alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    articy:draft screenshot 1

    articy:draft Features

    1.  Visual planning
    2.  Idea management
    3.  Non linear editor

    articy:draft VS Manuskript

     
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    Rocketnotes

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    Rocketnotes is a web-based Markdown note taking app with AI-powered text completion. You can sign up for free or deploy it with low effort to your personal AWS account. Check out the installation guides for deploying Rocketnotes at AWS or running it on your local machine with...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Mac
    • Online
    Rocketnotes screenshot 1

    Rocketnotes Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Autocompletion
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Tree view
    6.  Electron based
    7.  AI-Powered
    8.  Drag and Drop
    9.  Tree structure

    Rocketnotes VS Manuskript

     

    • Rocketnotes is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Manuskript.

    • Rocketnotes is Free and Open SourceManuskript is also Free and Open Source
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