Novelist Freeware AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools and other similar apps like Novelist Freeware

Novelist Freeware is described as 'Free in browser book writing application that helps you write your book in a simple and efficient way. It is designed to be easy to use, with a clean and intuitive interface that allows you to focus on your writing' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Novelist Freeware, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Novelist Freeware alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Novelist Freeware are Scrivener, Sigil, Ulysses and bibisco.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Open-source software offering a hierarchical outliner, distraction-free editor, character management, plot tools, Snowflake method support, section multi-organization, customizable writing workflows, cross-platform availability, and export to standard formats.

    117 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Novelist Freeware.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Novelist Freeware.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceNovelist Freeware is Free and Proprietary
  2. Scrivener icon

    Scrivener

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    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.

    121 Scrivener alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Novelist Freeware.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Novelist Freeware.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryNovelist Freeware is Free and Proprietary
  4. Sigil icon

    Sigil

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    Sigil is a multi-platform ebook editor. It is designed to edit books in ePub format.

    27 Sigil alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    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 ...

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  6. Ulysses icon

    Ulysses

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    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.

    124 Ulysses alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. bibisco icon

    bibisco

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    Desktop application for novel structuring, offering chapter and scene management, distraction-free text editing, detailed timeline, character interviews, multilingual support, export to publishing formats, revision history, relationship diagrams, and writing goal tracking.

    50 bibisco alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
    Novel architecture
     
  8. yWriter icon

    yWriter

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    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.

    72 yWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • yWriter is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Novelist Freeware.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryNovelist Freeware is Free and Proprietary
  10. ManuscriptHQ icon

    ManuscriptHQ

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    A step-by-step self-publishing workspace to write, organize, format, and get your book publishing-ready — without the overwhelm.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    A guided publishing checklist that walks authors through every step of the publishing process, including formatting, beta reader management, ISBN setup, and marketing preparation.
     

    • ManuscriptHQ is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Novelist Freeware.

    • ManuscriptHQ is Freemium and ProprietaryNovelist Freeware is Free and Proprietary
  12. SCRIBA Senato eBook Maker icon

    SCRIBA Senato eBook Maker

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    "Scriba eBook Maker" is a project for building ebooks (in ePub, PDF and zip formats) using contents already available in other formats (e.g., HTML, PDF, XML, etc.) both on the Web and on file systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Vellum

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    Use Vellum to create your eBook, explore styles, and instantly preview how it will be seen by readers.

    9 Vellum alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    NovelPad

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    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 (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    The Manuscript view is an endlessly scrollable view of your novel. This is what your readers will see.
     
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