Trelby Alternatives for Mac

Trelby is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Trelby and 14 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Trelby are Scrivener, Story Architect (STARC), yWriter and Celtx.

Trelby alternatives are mainly Novel Authoring Tools but may also be Note-taking Tools or Word Processors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Trelby.

Trelby

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Trelby is simple, fast and elegantly laid out to make screenwriting simple. It is infinitely configurable.

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Manuskript
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Flathub
102 Manuskript alternatives
Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.
- - Manuskript is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Trelby.
- - Manuskript is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Trelby.
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Manuskript Features
1. Works OfflineManuskript can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Ad-freeManuskript doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeManuskript supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Support for MarkDownManuskript supports MarkDown for document formatting.
5. File VersioningManuskript has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
Outliner
Tree structure
Tracking of plots
Distraction-free Writing
Tracking of characters
Plot visualisation
Track Characters
Export to EPUB
Visual timeline
Tracking of locations
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It isn't for screenwiriting.
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Scrivener
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Paid • Proprietary
Note-taking Tool
Novel Authoring Tool
Word Processor
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)
Wine
98 Scrivener alternatives
Typewriter. Ring-binder. Scrapbook. Scrivener combines everything you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop.
- - Scrivener is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Trelby.
- - Scrivener is the most popular commercial alternative to Trelby.
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Scrivener Features
1. Support for scriptingScrivener supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
2. Support for LaTeXScrivener supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
Corkboard
Integrated Search
Document compiler
Multi-document View
Split files into sections
Visual Organization
Scene Management
Character database
Folders
Export to PDF
Story Architect (STARC)
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Freemium • Open Source
Novel Authoring Tool
Text Editor
Note-taking Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Chrome OS
AppImageHub
Flathub
30 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives
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.
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Story Architect (STARC) Features
1. LightweightStory Architect (STARC) consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Spell CheckingStory Architect (STARC) can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
3. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Story Architect (STARC) simultaneously.
4. PortableStory Architect (STARC) can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. AutocompletionStory Architect (STARC) can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
6. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Story Architect (STARC).
7. Distraction-freeStory Architect (STARC) has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
8. Dark ModeStory Architect (STARC) supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Story Architect (STARC).
Outliner
Screenwriting
Writing assistance
Collaborative writing
Export to PDF
Visual Novel
Tracking of plots
No Coding Required
Tree structure
Works Offline
yWriter
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Freemium • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Word Processor
Mac
Windows
Android
Android Tablet
57 yWriter alternatives
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.
- - yWriter is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Trelby.
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yWriter Features
1. LightweightyWriter consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. PortableyWriter can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Outline mode
Project Organization
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Is not similar enough to trelby, has no real manual save option that isn't overwritten by autosaves
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Celtx
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
30 Celtx alternatives
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.
- - Celtx is the most popular Web-based alternative to Trelby.
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Celtx Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Celtx simultaneously.
Text formatting
Screenwriting
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Celtx is the standard free alternative, and one of the best alternatives other than Final Draft.
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Writer's Cafè
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Paid • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
43 Writer's Cafè alternatives
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.
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Writer's Cafè Features
Storyline
Final Draft
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
iPhone
iPad
43 Final Draft alternatives
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.
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Final Draft Features
1. Text to SpeechFinal Draft allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
Scriptwriting Assistant
Screenwriting
Collaborative writing
Export to PDF
Brainstorming
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Industry standard product.
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Campfire Write
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Freemium • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Note-taking Tool
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Windows
Mac
iPad
Android Tablet
55 Campfire Write alternatives
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).
- - Campfire Write is the most popular SaaS alternative to Trelby.
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Campfire Write Features
Distraction-free Writing
Storyboard
Reading
Sci-fi
Collaborative writing
Highland
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Freemium • Proprietary
Text Editor
Mac
13 Highland alternatives
With Highland, crafting a perfectly-formatted screenplay is as simple as writing an email. Just type. Highland will make it look good.
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Highland Features
Screenwriting
Arc Studio Pro
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Freemium • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Online
11 Arc Studio Pro alternatives
Arc Studio Pro is a featured-packed screenwriting software that facilitates collaboration and garnering of feedback while also providing automated version control and backups.
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Arc Studio Pro Features
1. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Arc Studio Pro simultaneously.
Screenwriting
Text formatting
Collaborative writing
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Slugline
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Paid • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
iPhone
iPad
17 Slugline alternatives
A minimal, distraction-free environment for screenwriting.
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Slugline Features
1. Distraction-freeSlugline has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
Fountain support
Export to PDF
Sync with iCloud
Minimalistic
Auto Formatting
Screenwriting
Fullscreen support
Storyist
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Paid • Proprietary
Novel Authoring Tool
Mac
iPhone
iPad
44 Storyist alternatives
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.
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Storyist Features
Sync with iCloud
Export to PDF
Storyboard