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 Story Architect (STARC), novelWriter, Ulysses and WriteMonkey.

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  1. Zettlr icon
     250 likes

    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.

    188 Zettlr alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Zettlr vs Manuskript Comments
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    Positive
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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.

    • Zettlr is Free and Open SourceManuskript is also Free and Open Source
    • Zettlr is Privacy focused and LightweightManuskript is not according to our users
  2. 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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
     
  3. novelWriter icon
     28 likes

    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.

    69 novelWriter alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Python
     
  4. Ulysses icon
     69 likes

    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.

    133 Ulysses alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Daino Notes icon
     9 likes

    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.

    82 Daino Notes alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    145 Hemingway Editor alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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    Hemingway Editor vs Manuskript Comments
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    Negative
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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.
    • Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source
  7. Notepack icon
     16 likes

    Privacy oriented, without vendor lock in note organizer, todo list desktop application. Work offline with text, markdown and pdf files.

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Inspire Writer icon
     17 likes

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

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  9. NovelPad icon
     2 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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