novelWriter Alternatives

novelWriter is described as '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, synopsd cross-referencing between files' and is a Note-taking tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to novelWriter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best novelWriter alternative is Zettlr, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like novelWriter are Typora, ghostwriter, Manuskript and Scrivener.

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  1. Aevon icon
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    Aevon is the all-in-one workspace where authors manage manuscripts, characters, maps, lore, and items — all connected and always in sync.

    61 Aevon alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Windows
     
  2. WriteMonkey icon
     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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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Untold Novel icon
     4 likes

    Untold Novel is a fresh new approach to planning your next bestseller. It helps you keep all your notes, ideas, characters, locations, and much more organized in one convenient place.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. 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.

    91 Daino Notes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. yWriter icon
     69 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.

    87 yWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. Hammer Editor icon
     6 likes

    A simple tool for building stories.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Notepack icon
     17 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. MarkFlowy icon
     12 likes

    Modern markdown editor application, Build fast and efficient workflows.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Rayuela Editor is moderm, privacy-focused writing environment designed for long-form fiction (novels, screenplays, and theses). It bridges the gap between the structural power of Scrivener and the portability of modern web technology, wrapped in a native desktop application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  10. oStorybook icon
     26 likes

    oStorybook is a free, open source novel-writing software for creative writers, novelists and authors which will help you to keep an overview of multiple plot-lines while writing texts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Kindling icon
     4 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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