Trelby Alternatives

Trelby is described as 'Is simple, fast and elegantly laid out to make screenwriting simple. It is infinitely configurable' and is a Story Writing tool in the news & books category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Trelby for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPad, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best Trelby alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Trelby are Scrivener, Story Architect (STARC), yWriter and Final Draft.

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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.

    118 Manuskript alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    It isn't for screenwiriting.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Trelby.

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

    • Manuskript is Free and Open SourceTrelby is also Free and Open Source
  2. Scrivener icon

    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 Trelby.

    • Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Trelby.

    • Scrivener is Paid and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
  4. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

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    A smooth yet powerful writing experience for devoted authors. With only wanted features and native workflow it runs faster than all your previous apps combined.

    42 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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    • Story Architect (STARC) is the most popular Android alternative to Trelby.

    • Story Architect (STARC) is Freemium and Open SourceTrelby is Free and Open Source
    • Story Architect (STARC) is LightweightTrelby 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.

    74 yWriter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Is not similar enough to trelby, has no real manual save option that isn't overwritten by autosaves

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • yWriter is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Trelby.

    • yWriter is Freemium and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
    • yWriter is LightweightTrelby is not according to our users
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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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    Industry standard product.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Final Draft is Paid and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
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    Celtx

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    Based on the Firefox engine, supports standards, visual storyboarding, production scheduling, publication & international languages MUI support. Free tutorials, videos & wiki are available from the site. There is a very helpful community too.

    42 Celtx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Celtx is the standard free alternative, and one of the best alternatives other than Final Draft.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Celtx is the most popular Web-based alternative to Trelby.

    • Celtx is Freemium and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
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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 Trelby.

    • Campfire Write is Freemium and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
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    Fade In

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    Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software is a complete application for writing motion picture screenplays, including tools for outlining, organizing, and navigating, plus extensive screenplay formatting and robust tools for managing rewrites and revisions.

    17 Fade In alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    It is the most complete of all those listed. Constantly being updated.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Fade In is Paid and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Full-Featured Word Processor (Mac)
     
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    Arc Studio Pro

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    Distraction-free screenwriting software featuring real-time collaboration, automated versioning, data backup, comprehensive import and export options including Final Draft, PDF, Word, and Fountain formats, and tools for outlining, structure, and revision management.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
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