Scrivener Alternatives for Android

Scrivener is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is yWriter, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Scrivener and 12 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Scrivener are Microsoft Word, Roam Research, Rentry.co and Firedraft.

Scrivener alternatives are mainly Novel Authoring Tools but may also be Note-taking Tools or Text Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Scrivener.

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yWriter
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Freemium • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Word Processor
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Android Tablet
55 alternatives to yWriter
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.
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yWriter Features
1. LightweightyWriter consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableyWriter can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Outline mode
Project Organization
yWriter vs Scrivener opinions
Most users think yWriter is a great alternative to Scrivener.
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MachiTamago
novel writing and organization software
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isahbellah
it's free, it's easy to use and intuitive. The only thing that would make ywriter better is if it had an option to sync to other devices or such. Seriously, this is so much better than scrivener!
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I hated it. It kept trying to force me to follow its workflow (invented by the author, I think), and I use a different one. Scrivener suits my workflow, and yWriter does not. It is still on my hard drive, however, just in case.
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robyellow95
For some reason, this reminds me of my high school notebooks: Flipping through pages trying to find crap.
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Written and maintained by a novellist/software developer, yWriter is free to use, has a no-frills UI, supports cloud saving/device sync via Dropbox and Google Drive, takes automatic backups, and has an Android app (my main dealbreaker with Scrivener).
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Microsoft Word
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Word Processor
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89 alternatives to Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word, part of the Microsoft 365 (Office) but also sold as a standalone application, is Microsoft's word processor. Its proprietary (but open-specification) DOC format is considered a de-facto standard, although from 2007 and...
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Microsoft Word Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Microsoft Word simultaneously.
2. Dark ModeMicrosoft Word supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
3. Spell CheckingMicrosoft Word can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. PDF annotationMicrosoft Word support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
6. Works OfflineMicrosoft Word can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Convert Word documents to PDF
Document structure management
Ribbon Interface
Custom styles
Export to PDF
Text boxes
Digital Signage
Integrated PDF Viewer
Onedrive integration
Cross-references
Microsoft Word vs Scrivener opinions
This alternative is disputed. Microsoft Word is still a legitimate alternative to Scrivener, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Guest
MS Word is a word processor, not an authoring tool. It has no knowledge of scenes, let alone characters or locations or items. It has very limited ability to handle text that is about the document but not part of the document and attaches to no specific point, or multiple specific points, in the document.
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MS Word is a nice text editor, but it really doesn't have the ability to make ebooks that stand out like Scrivener does. Scrivener is a complete author's workshop.
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Scrivener is not a word processor. Microsoft Word is nothing but.
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Word has none of the benefits Scrivener brings for organisation, research, collecting and so forth. They couldn't be much more different really.
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Roam Research
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Note-taking Tool
Todo List Manager
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124 alternatives to Roam Research
As easy to use as a word document or bulleted list, and as powerful for finding, collecting, and connecting related ideas as a graph database. Collaborate with others in real time, or store all your data locally.
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Roam Research Features
1. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
2. Full-Text SearchRoam Research lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
3. Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in Roam Research to stay focused and productive.
4. End-to-End EncryptionRoam Research has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
5. Syntax HighlightingRoam Research supports syntax highlighting for various programming and markup languages.
6. Works OfflineRoam Research can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
7. Support for MarkDownRoam Research supports MarkDown for document formatting.
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Roam Research simultaneously.
9. Kanban BoardRoam Research allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
Bidirectional links
Block reference
Query Engine
Backlinks
Graph view
Hyperlinks
Outliner
Knowledge Base structuring
Dynamic content
Note organization
Rentry.co
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Text Editor
Note-taking Tool
Pastebin Service
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174 alternatives to Rentry.co
Rentry.co is a markdown pastebin and publishing service with preview, custom urls and editing. Fast, simple and free.
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Rentry.co Features
1. Support for MarkDownRentry.co supports MarkDown for document formatting.
2. Live PreviewInstantly see what your files and documents look like as you create them.
3. LightweightRentry.co consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
4. Command line interfaceRentry.co either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
Publishing
Minimalistic
Tab preview
Distraction-free Writing
Rentry.co vs Scrivener opinions
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desbest
This is just a pastebin for markdown formatted text files, not a novel authoring software.
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Firedraft
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Note-taking Tool
Project Management Tool
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45 alternatives to Firedraft
Firedraft is a self-hosted privacy focused note-taking and knowledge management app.
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Firedraft Features
Knowledge base
Knowledge Management
Note organization
Knowledge Base structuring
Notebook
List management
Outliner
Zettelkasten note method
Firedraft vs Scrivener opinions
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rrbaker
Firedraft is a clear and solid alternative to Workflowy or Dynalist but I couldn't see myself ever writing long form content on here.
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Fortelling - Writer Tools
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Novel Authoring Tool
Note-taking Tool
Word Processor
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42 alternatives to Fortelling - Writer Tools
Fortelling provides the tools you need to plot & write your book.
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Fortelling - Writer Tools Features
1. Works OfflineFortelling - Writer Tools can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. PortableFortelling - Writer Tools can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
3. Goal Setting Fortelling - Writer Tools can set individual or group goals to meet over a particular period.
4. Distraction-freeFortelling - Writer Tools has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
5. Goal TrackingFortelling - Writer Tools can be used for tracking progress toward personal or business goals.
6. Built-in viewerFortelling - Writer Tools shows you a quick preview of an image, page or file in supported formats.
7. Dark ModeFortelling - Writer Tools supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
8. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Fortelling - Writer Tools simultaneously.
9. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Character database
Lightweight
File Versioning
Support for @mentions
WYSIWYG Support
Novelist
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Free • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Android
16 alternatives to Novelist
A portable writing assistant for novelists.

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Most users think Novelist is a great alternative to Scrivener.
Plottr
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Novel Authoring Tool
Note-taking Tool
World Building Game
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22 alternatives to Plottr
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!.
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Plottr Features
Track Characters
Auto-saving
Customizable
Timeline
Export to Word
Filtering
Scene Management
Visual Organization
Places tracking
Outline mode
Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note
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Note-taking Tool
Text Editor
Novel Authoring Tool
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14 alternatives to Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note
Effie is a light, clean, yet powerful markup-based writing and mind-mapping software that works across devices/platforms to capture your thoughts and help you write immersively and productively anywhere, anytime.
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Effie: Write, Mindmap & Note Features
Brainstorming
Distraction-free Writing
Character Story Planner 2
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Novel Authoring Tool
World Building Game
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Android Tablet
20 alternatives to Character Story Planner 2
The new version of Character Story Planner, planning and building a story cannot be easier with the help with this app. It helps the writer to plan the building of character, relation, group, race, creature, etc with the new template system which let the user fill the...
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Character Story Planner 2 Features
1. Works OfflineCharacter Story Planner 2 can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Custom templates
Data export/import
Standard Detailed Templete