167 Like Scrivener Good alternative? YES NO Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool created specifically for writers of long texts such as novels and research papers. It won't try to tell you... Commercial Mac Windows iPhone iPad Distraction free writing Export to Word iPhone/iPod sync Support for LaTeX Export to ePub Export to PDF ... Write in separate docs Add a feature
23 Like Hemingway Editor Good alternative? YES NO Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear. The Hemingway Editor for Mac and PC highlights common errors. Use it to catch wordy sentences, adverbs, passive voice... Commercial Mac Windows Web Automated proofreading Distraction free writing Distraction-free UI Works offline too Readability integration Spell checking Add a feature
21 Like Manuskript Good alternative? YES NO Open-source tool for writers. With outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc. Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux Distraction free writing Wordpress integration Add a feature
44 Like yWriter Good alternative? YES NO yWriter is a word processor which breaks your novel into chapters and scenes, helping you keep track of your work while leaving your mind free to create. It will not... Free Windows Linux Wine No features added Add a feature
24 Like Trelby Good alternative? YES NO Trelby is simple, fast and elegantly laid out to make screenwriting simple. It is infinitely configurable. * Screenplay editor: Enforces correct script format and... Free Open Source Windows Linux WYSIWYG Support Add a feature Discontinued The project is no longer developed. Last version, 2.2, released in September 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.
8 Like oStorybook Good alternative? YES NO 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... Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux No features added Add a feature
14 Like SuperNotecard Good alternative? YES NO SuperNotecard is an intuitive tool that uses notecards to capture and organize your ideas. These virtual notecards can be moved into decks, arranged on the screen, or... Commercial Mac Windows Linux Web No features added Add a feature
29 Like Celtx Good alternative? YES NO Based on the Firefox engine, supports standards, visual storyboarding, production scheduling, publication & international languages MUI support. Free tutorials... Freemium Mac Web Android iPhone Android Tablet iPad Real time collaboration Add a feature
6 Like Amazon Storywriter Good alternative? YES NO Write your screenplay and focus on the story with features like auto-formatting, offline writing, and import/export. Free Mac Windows Linux Web Chrome OS Chrome Export to PDF Add a feature
12 Like Liquid Story Binder XE Alternative? YES NO 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... Commercial Windows No features added Add a feature Discontinued Last update was around 2011, can still be bought.
2 Like Typely Good alternative? YES NO Typely is precise. Existing tools for improving prose raise so many false alarms that their advice cannot be trusted. Instead, the writer must carefully consider whether... Free Web Automated proofreading Add a feature
7 Like True Novelist Good alternative? YES NO Writing a novel is a large undertaking. True Novelist was created to make the process as easy as possible for authors. Free Web No features added Add a feature
5 Like FreeWriter Good alternative? YES NO A full featured novel writing suite with unique features to help organize ideas and reporting. Freemium Windows Distraction free writing Add a feature
5 Like Storyist Good alternative? YES NO 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... Commercial Mac iPhone iPad Sync with iCloud Export to PDF Add a feature
12 Like Final Draft Good alternative? YES NO 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... Commercial Mac Windows iPhone iPad Collaborative writing Export to PDF Scriptwriting Assistant Text to Speech Add a feature
