Plotline AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools and other similar apps like Plotline

Plotline is described as 'Desktop application to create organize characters, plotlines, scenes, and chapters. Includes a distraction-free editor so you can write your novel in peace!' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Plotline for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPad apps. The best Plotline alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Plotline are Scrivener, Twine, bibisco and yWriter.

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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

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

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

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourcePlotline is also Free and Open Source
  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 Plotline.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Plotline.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryPlotline is Free and Open Source
  4. Twine icon

    Twine

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    Twine is an open-source tool for telling interactive, nonlinear stories.

    52 Twine alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    The interface when a new story is made.
     

    • Twine is the most popular Web-based alternative to Plotline.

    • Twine is Free and Open SourcePlotline is also Free and Open Source
    • Twine is LightweightPlotline is not according to our users
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    Novlr

    Advanced writing tool supporting online and offline modes, accessible from any device. Features chapter and scene organization, grammar checks, version history, and export options including docx and epub. Novlr syncs with cloud s...

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    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.

    52 bibisco alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
    Novel architecture
     
  7. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Main screen on Windows XP
     

    • yWriter is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Plotline.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryPlotline is Free and Open Source
    • yWriter is LightweightPlotline is not according to our users
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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Novlr icon

    Novlr

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    Advanced writing tool supporting online and offline modes, accessible from any device. Features chapter and scene organization, grammar checks, version history, and export options including docx and epub. Novlr syncs with cloud services for seamless access and tracks goals with analytics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Novlr screenshot 1
     

    • Novlr is the most popular SaaS alternative to Plotline.

    • Novlr is Freemium and ProprietaryPlotline is Free and Open Source
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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.

    47 Storyist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Full-Featured Word Processor (Mac)
     
  13. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Wavemaker Novel Writing screenshot 1
     
  14. Writing Outliner icon

    Writing Outliner

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    Writing Outliner is an outliner that's seamlessly integrated with MS Word.

    The most important concept of Writing Outliner is project-based writing.

    A project in Writing Outliner is a long or complex text that you might work on for days, weeks, or even months, for example, a.

    51 Writing Outliner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Microsoft Office Word
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  15. Squibler

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    Squibler is an online book writing tool built to enable you to write books faster with a highly focused, minimalist editor and writing prompt generators to help you get ideas recorded fast.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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