Plottr AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Note-taking Tools

The best Note-taking alternative to Plottr is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Plottr and 15 are Note-taking Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Note-taking Tool alternatives to Plottr are Scrivener, novelWriter, Lore Forge and OmniOutliner.

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  1. Manuskript icon
     171 likes

    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.

    129 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Manuskript vs Plottr Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    It enables to visualise the plot the same way Plottr does.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourcePlottr is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Scrivener icon
     263 likes

    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.

    136 Scrivener alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine
     
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    Scrivener vs Plottr Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Scrivener is a full novel writing platform. Plottr is just for plotting a novel.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    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.
    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryPlottr is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. novelWriter icon
     28 likes

    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.

    76 novelWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
    • Python
     
  4. OmniOutliner icon
     49 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Story Planner for Writers vs Plottr Comments
    Jessee Taylor
    Positive
    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!

    • 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
  6. Zavala icon
     8 likes

    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.

    108 Zavala alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Campfire provides a one-stop-shop for novelists: organizational and writing tools (Campfire Write), a hub of writing resources (Campfire Learn), & a writing and reading platform for building an audience and sharing your work (Campfire Explore).

    83 Campfire Write alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. Govel icon
     3 likes

    Govel is a lightweight novel writing and organizing software designed with the intention to leave your hands where they belong: on the keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
  9. NovaScriber icon
     8 likes

    A most awesome tool to outline and write novels, stories, scripts and keep track of all your characters, locations, notes and ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Dashword icon
     4 likes

    Dashword is by far the most convenient and user-friendly tool for creating any semantic network, be it your business idea, an abstract of a lecture on computer science, a script for a movie or a recipe for your favorite dish.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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