Microsoft Word AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Microsoft Word is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Microsoft Word and many of them are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Microsoft Word are Walling, Dropbox Paper, Daino Notes and Story Architect (STARC).

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Microsoft Word alternatives page was last updated Feb 8, 2025
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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

    109 Manuskript alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Top Manuskript Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Tracking of characters
    6.  Track Characters
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for MarkDown

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    Comments about Manuskript as an Alternative to Microsoft Word
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    Negative Aug 17, 2020
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    Manuskript is an app for planning and writing books. It is not a word processor, or an appropriate alternative to MS Word.

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    • Most users think Manuskript is a great Microsoft Word alternative.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Word is Paid and Proprietary
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    Walling

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    Working on a project, researching a topic or writing an article? Walling makes it easy to break down your ideas, refine them and visually organize them.

    268 Walling alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Walling screenshot 1

    Walling Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Kanban Board
    3.  Note organization
    4.  Online collaboration
    5.  Wiki
    6.  Notebook

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    Dropbox Paper

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    Dropbox Paper is more than a doc—it’s a workspace that brings creation and coordination together in one place.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Dropbox Paper screenshot 1

    Dropbox Paper Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Real time collaboration
    3.  Folder Hierarchy
    4.  Automatically-generated document maps
    5.  Online Sharing
    6.  Document Sharing
    7.  Meeting notes
    8.  Brainstorming
    9.  Collaborative writing

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    Daino Notes

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    Daino is a fast and elegant place for all your thoughts. Write without fiddling. Store without worrying. Think without distraction.

    68 Daino Notes alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Daino Notes screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Hierarchical Structure
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Kanban Board
    10.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    11.  Native application
    12.  Tagging

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  7. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

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    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.

    39 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
    Story Architect (STARC) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Screenwriting
    3.  Writing assistance
    4.  Tracking of plots
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  No Coding Required

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    Quoll Writer

     36 likes
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    Focus on your words not the interface. Quoll Writer is a writing application that helps you focus on your words. Clean and uncluttered. Feature rich. Features are where you would expect them to be.

    66 Quoll Writer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Top Quoll Writer Features

    1.  Track Characters
    2.  Character database
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Writing statistics
    11.  Writing assistance
    12.  Export to EPUB

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    Saga.so

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    Saga brings your docs and notes together to unleash their full potential.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Saga.so screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Support for MarkDown
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  Kanban Board
    6.  Hierarchical Structure
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  No Coding Required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Subtasks
    12.  Knowledge Management

    Saga.so VS Microsoft Word

     
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