Scrivener Alternatives

Scrivener is described as 'Ideal for long writing projects with flexibility in structure, Scrivener integrates easy project outlines and allows seamless restructuring with drag and drop' and is a very popular Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Scrivener for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, Linux and SaaS apps. The best Scrivener alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Scrivener are yWriter, Zettlr, bibisco and Quoll Writer.

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Scrivener alternatives are mainly Novel Authoring Tools, but if you're looking for Note-taking Tools or Word Processors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Linux, Open Source, Online, Free, Windows and iPad. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Scrivener.
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  1. Slugline icon
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    A minimal, distraction-free environment for screenwriting.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. SceneOne.app icon
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    A web-based writing app. It is designed by novelists to have the tools and workflows they need yet be simple to use, and runs on every device (Windows, Mac, phones, etc).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Ikarus icon
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    Ever wanted to create your own world? Keep track of your P&P campaigns? Are you working as a worldbuilder and find it troublesome to keep track of lots of relevant data or simply want to share that data in an accessible way? Well look no further than Ikarus!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Logline icon
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    Logline is a screenwriting and outlining app that lets you see the structure of your screenplay.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Super-clean writing space with a lot of configurability that stays out of sight when you don’t need it.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Hiveword icon
     1 like

    Hiveword has helped writers organize their novels since 2011. The free account offers the essentials such as scenes, characters, and plotlines while the Hiveword Plus upgrade provides powerful customizability that grows with your needs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Nota is a beautiful and easy to use writing app that's also powerful and efficient. Its simple design enables a wide range of uses: from notes and wikis, to static blogs and websites, to articles and books.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Scribely icon
     1 like

    An AI-powered visual novel generator and writing assistant that helps writers overcome block by turning visual prompts into stories.

    104 Scribely alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Rich text editor for Windows 10 and 11 offering tabbed windows, autosave, minimal UI, support for multiple files, basic and advanced RTF editing, AI-powered features, extension support including ChatGPT, and a smooth workspace for daily and professional use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Auteureist icon
     1 like

    Auteureist is a "novel" writing application for the Apple iPhone. Can export to some desktop software, like Scrivener . The website does a great job at documenting every feature, and there are a lot.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
  11. Nimble Writer icon
     10 likes

    Nimble Writer is a general-purpose tool for writing stories, be it short fiction stories or even complete novels or books. It focuses on being distraction-free, simple, and fully customizable.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  12. Storyloft icon
     Like

    Storyloft is an AI-powered writing, design, and publishing platform that helps authors write, edit, format, and publish books—all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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