Shaxpir Alternatives

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, Linux and iPad apps. The best Shaxpir alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shaxpir are Scrivener, Hemingway Editor, yWriter and Quoll Writer.

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

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Shaxpir

Freemium • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool

Shaxpir is a word-processor in the cloud, designed for authors of long-form narratives, like novels and memoirs. Designed...

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Manuskript
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
100 Manuskript alternatives
Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.
- - Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Shaxpir.
- - Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Shaxpir.
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Manuskript Features
1. Works OfflineManuskript can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Ad-freeManuskript doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeManuskript supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Support for MarkDownManuskript supports MarkDown for document formatting.
5. File VersioningManuskript has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
Outliner
Tree structure
Tracking of plots
Distraction-free Writing
Tracking of characters
Plot visualisation
Track Characters
Visual timeline
Tracking of locations
Visual Organization
Scrivener
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Paid • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Note-taking Tool
Project Management Tool
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)
Wine
97 Scrivener alternatives
Typewriter. Ring-binder. Scrapbook. Scrivener combines everything you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop.
- - Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Shaxpir.
- - Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Shaxpir.
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Scrivener Features
1. Support for scriptingScrivener supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. Support for LaTeXScrivener supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
Corkboard
Integrated Search
Document compiler
Multi-document View
Split files into sections
Visual Organization
Scene Management
Character database
Folders
Export to PDF
Hemingway Editor
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Paid • Proprietary
Text Editor
Grammar Checker
Mac
Windows
Online
116 Hemingway Editor alternatives
Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.
- - Hemingway Editor is the most popular Web-based alternative to Shaxpir.
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Hemingway Editor Features
1. Spell CheckingHemingway Editor can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
2. Distraction-freeHemingway Editor has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Works OfflineHemingway Editor can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Writing assistance
Collaborative writing
Ebook writer
Readability integration
Distraction-free Writing
Automated proofreading
Writing suggestions
yWriter
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Freemium • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Word Processor
Mac
Windows
Android
Android Tablet
56 yWriter alternatives
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.
- - yWriter is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Shaxpir.
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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
Quoll Writer
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Free • Open Source
Novel Authoring Tool
Windows
53 Quoll Writer alternatives
Focus on your words not the interface. Quoll Writer is a writing application that helps you focus on your words. Clean and uncluttered. Feature rich. Features are where you would expect them to be.
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Quoll Writer Features
Track Characters
Outliner
Distraction-free Writing
Writing assistance
Writing statistics
Character database
Cross Linking
Fullscreen support
Story Management
Export to PDF
oStorybook
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Free • Open Source
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
42 oStorybook alternatives
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.
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oStorybook Features
Character database
Detailed toolbar
Java based
Text editing
DocxManager
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
118 DocxManager alternatives
A document manager and site builder/generator for Word users. You can open Word documents in tabs, manage documents on a project basis, full-text search documents across multiple project folders, attach tags, notes, stars, and so on to the documents.
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SmartEdit Writer
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Free • Proprietary
Windows
35 SmartEdit Writer alternatives
SmartEdit Writer (formerly Atomic Scribbler) is a project management and writing environment for novelists and short story writers working on Windows PCs. Writers use the software to plan their novels, prepare and maintain research material, and then write that novel chapter by...
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SmartEdit Writer Features
1. Dark ModeSmartEdit Writer supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
Nested Notes
Tree structure
Writer's Cafè
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Paid • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
43 Writer's Cafè alternatives
A powerful but fun writers environment that includes the StoryLines structuring tool, a notebook, journal, writing quotations, scrapbook organiser, a 60-page e-book and more.
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Writer's Cafè Features
Storyline
Final Draft
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
43 Final Draft alternatives
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.
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Final Draft Features
1. Text to SpeechFinal Draft allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
Scriptwriting Assistant
Screenwriting
Collaborative writing
Export to PDF
Brainstorming
NovaScriber
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Note-taking Tool
Mind Mapping Tool
Windows
69 NovaScriber alternatives
A most awesome tool to outline and write novels, stories, scripts and keep track of all your characters, locations, notes and ideas
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NovaScriber Features
Tree structure
Export to Word
Export to EPUB
Corkboard
Liquid Story Binder XE
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Paid • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Word Processor
Text Editor
Windows
36 Liquid Story Binder XE alternatives
Liquid Story Binder XE is a uniquely designed word processor for professional and aspiring authors, poets, and novelists. Writing software for those who require the editing ability of a commercial text editor as well as a document tracking system.
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Liquid Story Binder XE Features
1. PortableLiquid Story Binder XE can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Storyboard
Timeline
Planner
Discontinued
Last update was around 2011, can still be bought.