Tintero AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools and other similar apps like Tintero

Tintero is described as 'Organize your ideas, create memorable characters, build immersive worlds, and write captivating stories. Tintero is your ideal companion to take your creative projects to the next level, from planning to book generation' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Tintero for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Mac, Windows, SaaS and iPad apps. The best Tintero alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Tintero are Scrivener, Pinery, Ulysses and ManuscriptHQ.

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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 Tintero.

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

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceTintero is Free 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.

    119 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 Tintero.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Tintero.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryTintero is Free and Proprietary
  4. Pinery icon

    Pinery

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    The simplest way to go from first draft to a professionally published book. See your words come to life.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Ulysses

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    Ulysses is a text editor for creative writers. Used by bloggers, poets, students and published novelists all over the world, it offers an integrated environment to brainstorm, draft, revise and even submit text on a professional level.

    122 Ulysses alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. ManuscriptHQ icon

    ManuscriptHQ

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    A step-by-step self-publishing workspace to write, organize, format, and get your book publishing-ready — without the overwhelm.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    A guided publishing checklist that walks authors through every step of the publishing process, including formatting, beta reader management, ISBN setup, and marketing preparation.
     

    • ManuscriptHQ is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Tintero.

    • ManuscriptHQ is Freemium and ProprietaryTintero is Free and Proprietary
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    Scribely

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    An AI-powered visual novel generator and writing assistant that helps writers overcome block by turning visual prompts into stories.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
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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).

    68 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 Android Tablet alternative to Tintero.

    • Campfire Write is Freemium and ProprietaryTintero is Free and Proprietary
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    ZenWriter

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    ZenWriter is a full-screen text editor that minimizes distractions with its tranquil, zen-like interface for Windows, offering limited formatting options designed to support uninterrupted writing flow and creativity while providing a calm atmosphere for authors and poets.

    63 ZenWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. NovaScriber icon

    NovaScriber

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    A most awesome tool to outline and write novels, stories, scripts and keep track of all your characters, locations, notes and ideas.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Write your story
     
  13. Wavemaker Novel Writing icon

    Wavemaker Novel Writing

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    Looking for a suite of tools for writing your book? This is not just a text editor it does so much more. Organise your story using timelines, planning boards and the snowflake tool, all integrated to make writing intuitive and fun.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  15. Bookdown icon

    Bookdown

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    The bookdown package is a free and open-source R package built on top of R Markdown to make it really easy to write books and long-form articles/reports.

    13 Bookdown alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java Mobile
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Bookdown is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Tintero.

    • Bookdown is Free and Open SourceTintero is Free and Proprietary
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