Plottr AlternativesNovel Authoring & Note-taking Tools like Plottr

Plottr is described as 'A visual story plotting tool that makes it simple to plan out your next novel. Drag and drop scenes, and plot lines. Keep all your notes in one place. It helps you to organize, simplify, and have more time for writing!' 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 OmniOutliner.

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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

    109 Manuskript alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Top Manuskript Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Tracking of characters
    6.  Track Characters
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No Tracking
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for MarkDown

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    Comments about Manuskript as an Alternative to Plottr
    Guest
    Positive •Jan 5, 2021
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    It enables to visualise the plot the same way Plottr does.

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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.

    106 Scrivener alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
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    Top Scrivener Features

    1.  Corkboard
    2.  Document compiler
    3.  Character database
    4.  Scene Management
    5.  Visual Organization
    6.  Split files into sections
    7.  Support for scripting
    8. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    9.  Multi-document View
    10.  Integrated Search
    11.  Folders
    12.  Word counter

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    Comments about Scrivener as an Alternative to Plottr
    Guest
    Negative •Jan 5, 2021
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    Plottr's main feature is being able to visualise plotlines clearly. Scrivener does not offer same type of visualisation.

    Guest
    Negative •Jul 7, 2020
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    Scrivener is a full novel writing platform. Plottr is just for plotting a novel.

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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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    bibisco is a novel writing software that helps you to write your story, in a simple way.

    45 bibisco alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IT flagItaly
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
    • Node.JS
    Novel architecture

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Character development
    2.  Timeline
    3.  Scene Management
    4.  Tracking of plots
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  WYSIWYG Support
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Spell Checking
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  Portable

    bibisco VS Plottr

     
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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.

    111 Ulysses alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Ulysses Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Distraction-free Writing
    3.  Export to PDF
    4.  Support for styluses
    5.  Export to EPUB
    6.  Tabbed interface
    7.  Sync with iCloud
    8.  Brainstorming

    Ulysses VS Plottr

     
    Comments about Ulysses as an Alternative to Plottr
    texturereform0c
    Negative •Mar 20, 2022
    0

    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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    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.

    80 OmniOutliner alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    OmniOutliner Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Brainstorming
    4.  Note organization
    5.  Outliner
    6.  Multi Column View
    7.  Programmable
    8.  Outline organization
    9.  Outline folding

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    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.

    38 Lore Forge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    Overview screen

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Places tracking
    2.  Character database
    3.  Custom characters
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Portable
    8.  Hierarchical Structure
    9.  Spell Checking
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  WYSIWYG Support
    12.  Live Preview

    Lore Forge VS Plottr

     

    • 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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    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.

    66 yWriter alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Outline mode
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Project Organization
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Scene Management
    7.  Plot visualisation
    8.  Character database

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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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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    Screenshot of older version

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Spell Checking
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Live Preview
    9.  Tree structure
    10.  Outline organization
    11.  Scene Management
    12.  Plot visualisation

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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.

    23 Fantasia Archive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Fantasia Archive screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Local Storage
    2.  Integrated Search
    3.  Content Templates
    4.  Tagging
    5.  Character database
    6.  Track Characters
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Places tracking
    12.  Custom characters

    Fantasia Archive VS Plottr

     
  13. Story Planner for Writers icon

    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...

    49 Story Planner for Writers alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Outline organization
    3.  Screenwriting
    4.  Plot visualisation
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Tracking of plots
    7.  Custom characters
    8.  Outline mode
    9.  Hierarchical Structure
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Works Offline
    12. Microsoft Word icon  Export to Word

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    Comments about Story Planner for Writers as an Alternative to Plottr
    Jessee Taylor
    Positive •Feb 16, 2024
    1

    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
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Zavala Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Outliner
    4.  Sync with iCloud
    5.  Note organization

    Zavala VS Plottr

     
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    Bookwiz

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    Got a story in mind, but not sure how to write it? Bookwiz's AI creates your entire book, step-by-step, from synopsis to chapters. We lay out the roadmap; you steer the course.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Hierarchical Structure
    2.  Text to Image Generation
    3.  Autocompletion
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Coding Required
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ebook writer

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    • Bookwiz is the most popular SaaS alternative to Plottr.

    • Bookwiz is Paid and ProprietaryPlottr is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Bookwiz is LightweightPlottr is not according to our users
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