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. Mariner Persona icon

    Mariner Persona

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    Persona is an innovative character development tool for fiction writers. Persona aids you in crafting archetypal themed characters and plots by using time-honored psychological principles to describe the motivations and interactions between different characterizations of people.

    13 Mariner Persona alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Mariner Persona Features

    1.  Character database

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  2. Writer's Cafè icon

    Writer's Cafè

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    A powerful but fun writers environment that includes the StoryLines structuring tool, a notebook, journal, writing quotations, scrapbook organiser, a 60-page e-book and more.

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Writer's Cafè Features

    1.  Storyline

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    Comments about Writer's Cafè as an Alternative to Manuskript
    Joseph Bloggs
    Positive Sep 11, 2022
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    Though writerscafe is still valid, it has been "replaced" by Jutoh also from Anthemion software

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    • Writer's Cafè is Paid and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source
  4. Hiveword icon

    Hiveword

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    Hiveword has helped writers organize their novels since 2011. The free account offers the essentials such as scenes, characters, and plotlines while the Hiveword Plus upgrade provides powerful customizability that grows with your needs.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Character database
    5.  Tracking of plots
    6.  Track Characters
    7.  Plot visualisation

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  6. Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note icon

    Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note

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    Effie is a light, clean, yet powerful markup-based writing and mind-mapping software that works across devices/platforms to capture your thoughts and help you write immersively and productively anywhere, anytime.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  Distraction-free Writing

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  7. Adobe InCopy icon

    Adobe InCopy

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    A professional writing and editing solution, Adobe InCopy tightly integrates with Adobe InDesign software. Enable a parallel workflow between design and editorial staff, precisely fit copy to layout, and efficiently meet editorial deadlines.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Adobe InCopy Features

    1.  Content Management

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  8. Character Story Planner 2 icon

    Character Story Planner 2

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    The new version of Character Story Planner, planning and building a story cannot be easier with the help with this app. It helps the writer to plan the building of character, relation, group, race, creature, etc with the new template system which let the user fill the...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Character Story Planner 2 Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Places tracking
    3.  Character database
    4.  Track Characters
    5.  Custom characters
    6.  Tracking of plots
    7.  Custom templates
    8.  Data export/import
    9.  Standard Detailed Templete

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  10. 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
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    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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  11. Nimble Writer icon

    Nimble Writer

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    Nimble Writer is a general-purpose tool for writing stories, be it short fiction stories or even complete novels or books. It focuses on being distraction-free, simple, and fully customizable.

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Built-in Burner
    5.  Support for Facebook Zero
    6.  Bluetooth Support
    7.  Based on Goanna engine
    8.  Fullscreen support
    9.  NewRelic Integration
    10.  Behavior-Driven-Development

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  12. Rough Draft icon

    Rough Draft

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    Writing on paper, you let go and just get your idea out. You don't get caught up perfecting the words too early. Rough Draft is like writing with pen and paper, so you can't delete words, only cross them out.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  13. Paper - Writing App icon

    Paper - Writing App

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    Super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Paper - Writing App screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Fullscreen support
    7.  Distraction-free Writing

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