Outline 4D AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools and other similar apps like Outline 4D

Outline 4D is described as 'Outlining and writing program that lets you brainstorm, create, structure and organize your ideas. In addition to a traditional vertical single-pane outline format, Outline 4D has a horizontal timeline format that n alternative to index cards, blocks, and' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Outline 4D for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Outline 4D alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Outline 4D are Scrivener, Hemingway Editor, yWriter and Gingko Writer.

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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.

    118 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Outline 4D.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Outline 4D.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceOutline 4D is Paid and Proprietary
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    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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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    Comments about Scrivener as an Alternative to Outline 4D
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    Very customisable, possible to colour code headings making it useful for breaking eps.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Outline 4D.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Outline 4D.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryOutline 4D is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Hemingway Editor icon

    Hemingway Editor

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    Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    140 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Hemingway Editor as an Alternative to Outline 4D
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    This is not an outlining tool. It function as a grammatical assistant. Not even in the same genre of apps as Outline 4D

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Hemingway Editor is the most popular Web-based alternative to Outline 4D.

    • Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryOutline 4D is also Paid and Proprietary
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  6. 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.

    74 yWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • yWriter is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Outline 4D.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryOutline 4D is Paid and Proprietary
    • yWriter is LightweightOutline 4D is not according to our users
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    Gingko Writer

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    Gingko Writer is a text editor that uses a tree-like structure to help you organize and visualize your thoughts, making it easier to outline, draft, and refine complex texts.

    76 Gingko Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Gingko Writer is the most popular SaaS alternative to Outline 4D.

    • Gingko Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryOutline 4D is Paid and Proprietary
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    oStorybook

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    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Final Draft

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    Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.

    50 Final Draft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Decent basic script formatter, terrible outliner if you prefer outlining in headings rather than index cards (and even using cards the interface is very basic).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Final Draft is Paid and ProprietaryOutline 4D is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Celtx

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    Based on the Firefox engine, supports standards, visual storyboarding, production scheduling, publication & international languages MUI support. Free tutorials, videos & wiki are available from the site. There is a very helpful community too.

    42 Celtx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Storyist

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    A powerful writing environment for novelists and screenwriters

    Do you have a story to tell? Unlike conventional word processors, Storyist helps you track your plot, characters, and settings, and keeps all of your writing organized and accessible—so you can focus on telling your.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Wavemaker Novel Writing icon

    Wavemaker Novel Writing

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    Looking for a suite of tools for writing your book? This is not just a text editor it does so much more. Organise your story using timelines, planning boards and the snowflake tool, all integrated to make writing intuitive and fun.

    74 Wavemaker Novel Writing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
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    SuperNotecard

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    SuperNotecard is an intuitive tool that uses notecards to capture and organize your ideas. These virtual notecards can be moved into decks, arranged on the screen, or grouped and categorized with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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