Papyrus Autor AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools & Word Processors like Papyrus Autor

Papyrus Autor is described as 'A professional word processor, supporting writers in every phase of their book production – planning, wirting, editing and publishing' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Papyrus Autor for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPad and Linux apps. The best Papyrus Autor alternative is Microsoft Word. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Manuskript or bibisco. Other great apps like Papyrus Autor are Scrivener, Ulysses, Lore Forge and Story Architect (STARC).

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  1. Microsoft Word icon

    Microsoft Word

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    Microsoft's leading word processor, enables professional-quality document creation with SmartArt graphics, seamless PDF support, and extensive search capabilities. Compatible across desktop, online, and mobile platforms with necessary subscription or standalone purchase options.

    94 Microsoft Word alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    New document view
     

    • Microsoft Word is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Papyrus Autor.

    • Microsoft Word is the most popular commercial alternative to Papyrus Autor.

    • Microsoft Word is Paid and ProprietaryPapyrus Autor is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Manuskript is the most popular Linux alternative to Papyrus Autor.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Papyrus Autor.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourcePapyrus Autor 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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    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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    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

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

    Lore Forge

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

    45 Lore Forge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Overview screen
     

    • Lore Forge is the most popular Web-based alternative to Papyrus Autor.

    • Lore Forge is Free and ProprietaryPapyrus Autor is Paid and Proprietary
    • Lore Forge is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPapyrus Autor is not according to our users
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    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.

    42 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Untold Novel

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    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.

    53 Untold Novel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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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

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Gingko tree for screenplay "2001"
     

    • Gingko Writer is the most popular SaaS alternative to Papyrus Autor.

    • Gingko Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryPapyrus Autor is Paid and Proprietary
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