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 Jul 4, 2025
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  1. Trelby icon

    Trelby

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    Trelby is simple, fast and elegantly laid out to make screenwriting simple. It is infinitely configurable.

    27 Trelby alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Trelby

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support

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  2. Hammer Editor icon

    Hammer Editor

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    A simple tool for building stories.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Hammer Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Multiplatform
    7.  Track Characters
    8.  Offline

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  4. Lattics icon

    Lattics

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    Lattics is an all-in one knowledge management tool. It offers most of the things in Obsidian, Scrivener and Zotero together.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Lattics screenshot 1

    Top Lattics Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Hierarchical Structure
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  WYSIWYG Support
    8.  File Tagging
    9.  PDF annotation
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Knowledge Management

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    Zavala

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    Zavala is a modern take on a traditional outliner. It supports all the things you want in a Mac app like multiple windows, keyboard shortcuts, a customizable toolbar, and a full menu bar.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Zavala Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Note organization

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  7. Atticus icon

    Atticus

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    Create professional print books and eBooks easily with the all-in-one book writing software.

    10 Atticus alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    Atticus UI

    Atticus Features

    1.  Theme Customization

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  8. Word Online icon

    Word Online

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    Edit and create documents online with Word Online. Work collaboratively in real-time using your browser. Requires Microsoft 365 sign-in. Save and share documents in OneDrive. Use alongside desktop Office applications for a flexible workflow.

    92 Word Online alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Word Online screenshot 1

    Word Online Features

    1.  Guest editing permissions
    2.  Web-Based

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  10. Contour icon

    Contour

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    Contour is a story development system that streamlines the process of turning your movie ideas from first glimmer to full outline, is now available for OS X, iOS and Windows.

    5 Contour alternatives

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Contour screenshot 1

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  11. CQuill Writer icon

    CQuill Writer

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    Full-featured creative writing application with unlimited thematic dictionaries and style assistants. As you type, CQuill Writer will continuously suggest ideas, examples and relevant information from other novels, authors and their works.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CQuill Writer screenshot 1

    Properties

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

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  No registration required
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Live Preview
    10.  Fanfiction

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  12. Plot Factory icon

    Plot Factory

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    A tailor-made writing application for fiction writers that lets you plan, organize, and write stories and series. You can create story outlines from pre-defined templates, create and manage rich and interesting characters, build immersive fictional worlds and more.

    76 Plot Factory alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Plot Factory screenshot 1

    Plot Factory Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing

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  13. Scritika icon

    Scritika

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    Scritika is a powerful solution that helps writers build amazing stories. Write faster and smater with a kit of features like character and location management, sticky notes, chapter editor with linking between chapters and locations, distraction-free and much more.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Scritika screenshot 1

    Scritika Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Custom characters

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