yWriter Alternatives

yWriter is described as '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' and is a popular Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 50 alternatives to yWriter for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and SaaS apps. The best yWriter alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like yWriter are Scrivener, bibisco, Ulysses and novelWriter.

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  1. Skribisto icon
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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
     
  2. Novlr icon
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    Advanced writing tool supporting online and offline modes, accessible from any device. Features chapter and scene organization, grammar checks, version history, and export options including docx and epub. Novlr syncs with cloud services for seamless access and tracks goals with analytics.

    40 Novlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Novlr is the most popular SaaS alternative to yWriter.

    • Novlr is Freemium and ProprietaryyWriter is also Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Gingko Writer icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Gingko Writer as an Alternative to yWriter
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    it's the only one that actually offers a dynamic word documenting system that is fluid and able to be used by NON-FICTION writers, which is harder to find than you'd think. Still no where near the set up of yWriter though.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Gingko Writer is Freemium and ProprietaryyWriter is also Freemium and Proprietary
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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

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Untold Novel icon
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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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    Story Planner is a focused, flexible app to outline all kind of stories. Used by writers, screenwriters, producers, directors and all kind of story tellers, Story Planner has quick and easy-to-use story organization, with sync on all your devices and export options to help you...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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  7. Lattics icon
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    Lattics is an all-in one knowledge management tool. It offers most of the things in Obsidian, Scrivener and Zotero together.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Shaxpir icon
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    Shaxpir is a word-processor in the cloud, designed for authors of long-form narratives, like novels and memoirs. Designed by writers, Shaxpir offers tools for every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to prosecraft and publishing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  9. ApolloPad icon
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    Great online app for writers, novelists, and bloggers. Manage project timelines, outlines, characters, locations and objects, upload photos and reorganize it all as much as you need to. Contextual inline notes (including to-do items, photos, and videos) to help you keep your...

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear.

    138 Hemingway Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
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    Comments about Hemingway Editor as an Alternative to yWriter
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    Hemingway is more of a writing style tool, while yWriter focuses on organization and structure.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Hemingway Editor is a legitimate yWriter alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Hemingway Editor is Paid and ProprietaryyWriter is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Dabble icon
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    Craft your story. Write your novel. Dabble is software for writing novels for the desktop (Mac and Windows) and browser, syncing between computers.

    68 Dabble alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  12. Storyist icon
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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.

    47 Storyist alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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