Alternatives to yWriter for Mac with any license

Scrivener

Scrivener is a word processor and project management tool created specifically for writers of long texts such as novels and research papers. It won't try to tell you...

Commercial Mac Windows Linux iPhone iPad ... Wine
Corkboard Distraction free writing Export to Word iPhone/iPod sync ... Support for LaTeX Quotas support Export to ePub Export to PDF Scripting Split files into sections Write in separate docs Add a feature

188 Like
- Structural similarity. But it's troublesome complicated program. Guest • May 2017 • 2 agrees and 0 disagrees
bibisco

bibisco is a free and open source software for writing novels. With bibisco you can organize chapters and scenes, manage revisions, export novel in pdf or rtf, and...

Freemium Open Source Mac Windows Linux Java
Distraction free writing No installation Portable Add a feature

54 Like
- It may not be as flexible as yWriter to move text between scenes and chapters. Guest • Sep 2015
- main character's option are really too numerous Guest • Oct 2017 • 1 agrees and 2 disagrees
Manuskript

Open-source tool for writers. With outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux
Distraction free writing Export to ePub MarkDown support Export to PDF ... Visual timeline Wordpress integration Add a feature

43 Like
- Manuskript combines concepts and functions of yWriter, Novel Factory and Scrivener. It's a bit rough in its presentation, but a good alternative for anyone who can't decide between the aforementioned tools. Guest • Sep 2018 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
Hemingway Editor

Hemingway App makes your writing bold and clear. The Hemingway Editor for Mac and PC highlights common errors. Use it to catch wordy sentences, adverbs, passive voice...

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows Web
Collaborative writing Automated proofreading Distraction free writing Distraction-free UI ... Works Offline Readability integration Spell checking Writing assistance Writing suggestions Add a feature

37 Like
- Hemingway is more of a writing style tool, while yWriter focuses on organization and structure. Guest • Sep 2018 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
Organon

Organon is a plugin for LibreOffice and OpenOffice. Organon allows to split up large texts into parts, allows tagging and opening parts of the project in new tabs. ...

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux LibreOffice Apache OpenOffice
Libre Office Integration Tabbed interface Add a feature

24 Like
- Organon splits up large texts like yWriter, but that is the limit of its comparison. It does not track fictional characters nor scenes. Guest • Jun 2016
oStorybook

oStorybook is a free, open source novel-writing software for creative writers, novelists and authors which will help you to keep an overview of multiple plot-lines while...

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux
Text editing Add a feature

9 Like
SuperNotecard

SuperNotecard is an intuitive tool that uses notecards to capture and organize your ideas. These virtual notecards can be moved into decks, arranged on the screen, or...

Commercial Mac Windows Linux Web
No features added Add a feature

14 Like
Writer's Cafè

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...

Commercial Mac Windows Linux
No features added Add a feature

12 Like
Storyist

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...

Commercial Mac iPhone iPad
Sync with iCloud Export to PDF Add a feature

6 Like
Plotline

Desktop application to create organize characters, plotlines, scenes, and chapters. Includes a distraction-free editor so you can write your novel in peace!.

Free Open Source Mac Windows Linux
Distraction free writing Syntax Highlighting Add a feature

4 Like
Final Draft

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...

Commercial Mac Windows iPhone iPad
Collaborative writing Export to PDF Scriptwriting Assistant Text to Speech Add a feature

14 Like
- FD is specifically for screenplays and similar; yWriter is focused on novel-writing. Guest • Mar 2017
Paragraphs

Paragraphs is an app just for writers. It was built for one thing and one thing only: writing. It gives you everything you need to create brilliant prose and does away...

Commercial $ $ $ Mac
No features added Add a feature

2 Like
StoryMill

Storymill is a creative writing tool geared towards book writers; although, it could easily be used for other big creative writing projects, like scripts.

Commercial Mac
Distraction free writing Add a feature

3 Like
- Discontinued The program seems to be no longer updated. Last version, 4.0.5, released in November 2011, can be still bought from the official website.
Storyline Creator

Storyline Creator is an elegant tool to write stories ranging from short stories to novels. It makes it a breeze to draft ideas and to organize your scenes, characters...

Freemium Mac Windows Web
Visual timeline Add a feature

2 Like
Dabble

Craft your story. Write your novel. Dabble is software for writing novels for the desktop (Mac and Windows) and browser, syncing between computers.

Commercial $ $ $ Mac Windows Web
Auto-saving Fullscreen support Batch plotting Customer Analytics ... Event tree analysis Learn with Flashcards Infinite hierarchical depth Password encryption Tree view Add a feature

1 Like