Plottr AlternativesNovel Authoring & Note-taking Tools like Plottr

Plottr is described as 'Visual story plotting tool for planning novels with drag and drop scenes, timeline and outline views, centralized notes, and features for character and location creation' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Plottr for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Web-based, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Plottr alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Plottr are Scrivener, bibisco, Ulysses and novelWriter.

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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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Manuskript as an Alternative to Plottr
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    It enables to visualise the plot the same way Plottr does.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Plottr.

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

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourcePlottr is Paid 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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    Comments about Scrivener as an Alternative to Plottr
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    Scrivener is a full novel writing platform. Plottr is just for plotting a novel.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Plottr's main feature is being able to visualise plotlines clearly. Scrivener does not offer same type of visualisation.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Scrivener is a legitimate Plottr alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Plottr.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Plottr.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryPlottr is also Paid and Proprietary
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
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    Scrivener

    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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    Comments about Ulysses as an Alternative to Plottr
    texturereform0c
    Negative
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    Ulysses does not have any plotting functionality

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    • This alternative is disputed. Ulysses is a legitimate Plottr alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Ulysses is Paid and ProprietaryPlottr is also Paid and Proprietary
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    novelWriter

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    novelWriter is a 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, synopsis and cross-referencing between files.

    61 novelWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Python
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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.

    74 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 Plottr.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryPlottr is Paid and Proprietary
    • yWriter is LightweightPlottr is not according to our users
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    OmniOutliner

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    OmniOutliner is a start-to-finish writing app. Perfect for collecting information, outlining Big Ideas, adding structure to any sort of writing, and much more. From grocery lists to email drafts to long-form composition.

    81 OmniOutliner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Untold Novel icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. 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.

    46 Lore Forge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Lore Forge is the most popular Web-based alternative to Plottr.

    • Lore Forge is Free and ProprietaryPlottr is Paid and Proprietary
    • Lore Forge is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPlottr is not according to our users
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    Fantasia Archive

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    Free offline worldbuilding and story creation tool with dozens of templates, complex tagging options, document linking, and project-wide search. Template examples: characters, places, events, religions, currencies, magic, species, languages.

    29 Fantasia Archive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Story Planner for Writers

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    Story Planner is a focused, flexible app to outline all kind of stories. Used by writers, screenwriters, producers, directors and all kind of story tellers, Story Planner has quick and easy-to-use story organization, with sync on all your devices and export options to help you...

    52 Story Planner for Writers alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Jessee Taylor
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    The best app for outlining my stories. I love writing my ideas in the app and keep all the story backgrounds together. I can take notes everywhere and the outlining is well organized. When I finish the plan I can export it into Scrivener and write my manuscript there!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Story Planner for Writers is a great Plottr alternative.

    • Story Planner for Writers is Paid and ProprietaryPlottr is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Story Planner for Writers is LightweightPlottr is not according to our users
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    Zavala

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    Zavala is a modern take on a traditional outliner. It supports all the things you want in a Mac app like multiple windows, keyboard shortcuts, a customizable toolbar, and a full menu bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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