The Novel Factory AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools & Word Processors like The Novel Factory

The Novel Factory is described as 'Is software specifically designed to help in every aspect of novel writing, from conception to publication' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to The Novel Factory for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Mac, SaaS and iPhone apps. The best The Novel Factory alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like The Novel Factory are Scrivener, bibisco, Lore Forge and Quoll Writer.

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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 The Novel Factory.

    • Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to The Novel Factory.

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceThe Novel Factory is Paid 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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    • Some users think Scrivener is a great The Novel Factory alternative, some don't.

    • Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to The Novel Factory.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to The Novel Factory.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryThe Novel Factory is also Paid and Proprietary
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    bibisco

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    Desktop application for novel structuring, offering chapter and scene management, distraction-free text editing, detailed timeline, character interviews, multilingual support, export to publishing formats, revision history, relationship diagrams, and writing goal tracking.

    50 bibisco alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron
    • Node.JS
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    • bibisco is Freemium and Open SourceThe Novel Factory is Paid and Proprietary
    • bibisco is Privacy focusedThe Novel Factory is not according to our users
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    Lore Forge

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    The only app you'll need to write your novels and build your worlds. Organize your thoughts and cross-reference anything at any time.

    45 Lore Forge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • Lore Forge is the most popular Web-based alternative to The Novel Factory.

    • Lore Forge is Free and ProprietaryThe Novel Factory is Paid and Proprietary
    • Lore Forge is Lightweight and Privacy focusedThe Novel Factory is not according to our users
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    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 The Novel Factory.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryThe Novel Factory is Paid and Proprietary
    • yWriter is LightweightThe Novel Factory is not according to our users
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    Untold Novel

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    Untold Novel is a fresh new approach to planning your next bestseller. It helps you keep all your notes, ideas, characters, locations, and much more organized in one convenient place.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Gingko Writer

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    Gingko Writer is a text editor that uses a tree-like structure to help you organize and visualize your thoughts, making it easier to outline, draft, and refine complex texts.

    76 Gingko Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Gingko Writer is the most popular SaaS alternative to The Novel Factory.

    • Gingko Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryThe Novel Factory is Paid and Proprietary
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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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