Manuskript AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Word Processors

The best Word Processor alternative to Manuskript is Scrivener. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Story Architect (STARC) or novelWriter. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Manuskript and many of them are Word Processors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Word Processor alternatives to Manuskript are yWriter, Lore Forge, TextMaker and WriteMonkey.

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  1. Scrivener icon

    Scrivener

     266 likes

    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 reach for efficient work.

    179 Scrivener alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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    Scrivener is probably best of breed for novel writers, but is unfortunately unavailable on Linux. (An extant earlier Linux release has spotty compatibility, and the Wine installation of the Windows version [which lags behind the Mac version] is also unsatisfactory.) Without this drawback, Scrivener would be the best alternative to Manuskript, even considering its cost.

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    Scrivener is a heavy weight, it's what a lot of authors use. I'm sick and tired of hearing Scrivener has a steep learning curve... How do you explain Word when you open it? It looks like Star Trek!

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    It's well worth the money for what it can do.

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    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source
  2. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

     20 likes

    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.

    69 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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    novelWriter

     33 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.

    97 novelWriter alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Python
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    yWriter

     70 likes

    yWriter is a writing tool that uses "scenes" as a unit of text and allows you to associate that text with all manner of story elements (characters, locations, items) as well as place it and rearrange it within the context of chapters.

    107 yWriter alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    If it's an outline you're after, this is what you need. With all the tabs and options it has, it's surprising that it's free.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryManuskript is Free and Open Source
    • yWriter is LightweightManuskript is not according to our users
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    Lore Forge

     27 likes

    The only app you'll need to write your novels and build your worlds. Organize your thoughts and cross-reference anything at any time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  9. TextMaker icon

    TextMaker

     68 likes

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

    73 TextMaker alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. WriteMonkey icon

    WriteMonkey

     129 likes

    Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Kindling

     7 likes

    Free, open-source writing app for plotters. Import your outline from Scrivener, Plottr, yWriter, or Obsidian — then draft with your scene beats, character notes, and story structure visible alongside your prose. No AI, no subscription, no cloud.

    53 Kindling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    Scene list and light theme — full app layout with light and dark theme support.
     
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    Novlr

     13 likes

    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 services for seamless access and tracks goals with analytics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Nisus Writer Express

     14 likes

    Nisus Writer feels like home with support for Mac OS X autosave, document versioning, and iCloud. Built from the same core as Nisus Writer Pro, Express features the same elegant user interface and compatibility that has been universally praised by both users and press alike.

    62 Nisus Writer Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  15. Papyrus Autor icon

    Papyrus Autor

     4 likes

    A professional word processor, supporting writers in every phase of their book production – planning, wirting, editing and publishing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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