Shaxpir AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools & Word Processors like Shaxpir

Shaxpir is described as 'Word-processor in the cloud, designed for authors of long-form narratives, like novels and memoirs. Designed by writers, Shaxpir offers tools for every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to prosecraft and publishing' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Shaxpir for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, iPad and Linux apps. The best Shaxpir alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shaxpir are Scrivener, Quoll Writer, Hemingway Editor and yWriter.

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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.

    117 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Shaxpir.

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

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceShaxpir is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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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    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Shaxpir.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Shaxpir.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryShaxpir is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Hemingway Editor

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    Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    138 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • Hemingway Editor is the most popular Web-based alternative to Shaxpir.

    • Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryShaxpir is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. yWriter icon

    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.

    72 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 Shaxpir.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryShaxpir is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • yWriter is LightweightShaxpir is not according to our users
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    oStorybook

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    oStorybook is a free, open source novel-writing software for creative writers, novelists and authors which will help you to keep an overview of multiple plot-lines while writing texts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Skribisto

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    Skribisto is born from the ashes of Plume Creator , keeping the goals while adopting more recent ways to think an application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Final Draft

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    Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.

    50 Final Draft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Campfire Write

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    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).

    69 Campfire Write alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    • Campfire Write is the most popular SaaS alternative to Shaxpir.

    • Campfire Write is Freemium and ProprietaryShaxpir is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Novlr

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    Advanced writing tool supporting online and offline modes, accessible from any device. Features chapter and scene organization, grammar checks, version history, and export options including docx and epub. Novlr syncs with cloud services for seamless access and tracks goals with analytics.

    40 Novlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Storyist

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    A powerful writing environment for novelists and screenwriters

    Do you have a story to tell? Unlike conventional word processors, Storyist helps you track your plot, characters, and settings, and keeps all of your writing organized and accessible—so you can focus on telling your.

    47 Storyist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Full-Featured Word Processor (Mac)
     
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