Trelby Alternatives

Trelby is described as 'Is simple, fast and elegantly laid out to make screenwriting simple. It is infinitely configurable' and is an app in the news & books category. There are more than 10 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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Trelby alternatives are mainly Novel Authoring Tools but may also be Note-taking Tools or Word Processors.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Trelby.
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Trelby alternatives page was last updated Feb 4, 2025
  1. Manuskript icon
     158 likes

    Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

    107 Manuskript alternatives
    Manuskript screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Top Manuskript Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Tree structure
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Distraction-free Writing
    5.  Tracking of characters
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  Support for MarkDown
    12.  File Versioning
    Manuskript iconTrelby Icon

    Manuskript VS Trelby

    Is Manuskript a good alternative to Trelby?
     
    Comments about Manuskript as an Alternative to Trelby
     
    Guest

    It isn't for screenwiriting.

    Negative commentMay 1, 2019
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    Manuskript icon
    • 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
     257 likes

    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.

    106 Scrivener alternatives
    Scrivener screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux - PlayOnMac
    • Wine

    Top Scrivener Features

    1.  Corkboard
    2.  Document compiler
    3.  Character database
    4.  Scene Management
    5.  Visual Organization
    6.  Split files into sections
    7.  Support for scripting
    8. LaTeX icon  Support for LaTeX
    9.  Multi-document View
    10.  Integrated Search
    11.  Folders
    12.  Word counter
    Scrivener iconTrelby Icon

    Scrivener VS Trelby

    Is Scrivener a good alternative to Trelby?
     
    • 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
  3. Story Architect (STARC) icon
     12 likes

    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.

    37 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives
    Story Architect (STARC) screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Outliner
    2.  Screenwriting
    3.  Writing assistance
    4.  Tracking of plots
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Portable
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  Hierarchical Structure
    12.  No Coding Required
    Story Architect (STARC) iconTrelby Icon

    Story Architect (STARC) VS Trelby

    Is this a good alternative to Trelby?
     
    • 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
  4. yWriter icon
     66 likes

    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.

    65 yWriter alternatives
    Main screen on Windows XP

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Outline mode
    3.  Tracking of plots
    4.  Project Organization
    5.  Track Characters
    6.  Scene Management
    7.  Plot visualisation
    8.  Character database
    yWriter iconTrelby Icon

    yWriter VS Trelby

    Is yWriter a good alternative to Trelby?
     
    Comments about yWriter as an Alternative to Trelby
     
    Guest

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

    Negative commentNov 12, 2019
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    yWriter icon
    • 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
  5. Final Draft icon
     26 likes

    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.

    46 Final Draft alternatives
    Story Map

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Final Draft Features

    1.  Screenwriting
    2.  Scriptwriting Assistant
    3.  Text to Speech
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Brainstorming
    Final Draft iconTrelby Icon

    Final Draft VS Trelby

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    Comments about Final Draft as an Alternative to Trelby
     
    Guest

    Industry standard product.

    Positive commentMar 26, 2018
    0
    Trelby Icon
    Final Draft icon
    • Final Draft is Paid and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
  6. Campfire Write icon
     7 likes

    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).

    58 Campfire Write alternatives
    Campfire Write screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet

    Campfire Write Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Storyboard
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Collaborative writing
    5.  Reading
    6.  Sci-fi
    Campfire Write iconTrelby Icon

    Campfire Write VS Trelby

    Is Campfire Write a good alternative to Trelby?
     
    • Campfire Write is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Trelby.

    • Campfire Write is Freemium and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
  7. Celtx icon
     40 likes

    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.

    36 Celtx alternatives
    Celtx screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Celtx Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Screenwriting
    3.  Text formatting
    Celtx iconTrelby Icon

    Celtx VS Trelby

    Is Celtx a good alternative to Trelby?
     
    Comments about Celtx as an Alternative to Trelby
     
    Guest

    Celtx is the standard free alternative, and one of the best alternatives other than Final Draft.

    Positive commentMar 26, 2018
    0
    Trelby Icon
    Celtx icon
    • Celtx is Freemium and ProprietaryTrelby is Free and Open Source
  8. Story Plotter icon
     2 likes

    Story Plotter is plot creation app.

    19 Story Plotter alternatives
    Story Plotter screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Story Plotter Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Scene Management
    3.  Character development
    4.  Tracking of plots
    5.  User story mapping
    6.  Plot visualisation
    7.  Writing assistance
    8.  Brainstorming
    9.  Timeline
    Story Plotter iconTrelby Icon

    Story Plotter VS Trelby

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  9. Arc Studio Pro icon
     1 like

    Arc Studio Pro is a screenwriting software with features for collaboration, automated version control, and data backup. Its distraction-free interface adheres to industry-standard formatting and supports various formats like Final Draft, Word, PDF, and Fountain for seamless...

    12 Arc Studio Pro alternatives
    Arc Studio Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online

    Arc Studio Pro Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Screenwriting
    3.  Text formatting
    4.  Collaborative writing
    Arc Studio Pro iconTrelby Icon

    Arc Studio Pro VS Trelby

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  10. WriterSolo icon
     1 like

    WriterSolo is a free version of WriterDuet professional scriptwriting software that is not synced to any servers.

    12 WriterSolo alternatives
    WriterSolo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    WriterSolo Features

    1.  Screenwriting
    WriterSolo iconTrelby Icon

    WriterSolo VS Trelby

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  11. Fortelling - Writer Tools icon
     8 likes

    Fortelling provides the tools you need to plot & write your book.

    47 Fortelling - Writer Tools alternatives
    Fortelling is optimised for both a smal and a large screen.

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Web Browser

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Character database
    2.  Track Characters
    3.  Portable
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Goal Setting
    7.  Real time collaboration
    8.  WYSIWYG Support
    9.  Goal Tracking
    10.  Built-in viewer
    11.  Cloud Sync
    12.  File Versioning
    Fortelling - Writer Tools iconTrelby Icon

    Fortelling - Writer Tools VS Trelby

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  12. Writer's Cafè icon
     18 likes

    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.

    46 Writer's Cafè alternatives
    Main window XP

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Writer's Cafè Features

    1.  Storyline
    Writer's Cafè iconTrelby Icon

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