OmniOutliner

An outlining app for Mac, iPad, iPhone and Vision Pro for structuring ideas and documents.

PaidProprietarymacOSiOS

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  • Homebrewbrew install --cask omnioutliner

About OmniOutliner

OmniOutliner organises information as outlines that can be restructured freely. It is used for drafting screenplays, books, speeches and dissertations, and for class notes and meeting agendas. Attachments and smart columns let an outline also work for planning projects and budgets.

Version 6 is sold as a purchase or subscription that covers the Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple Vision Pro apps, with a free 14-day trial.

Strengths

  • Columns, including smart columns for calculations
  • Attachments inside outlines
  • One purchase covers Mac, iPad, iPhone and Vision Pro

Limitations

  • Apple platforms only
  • Paid after the trial

Details

Pricing
PaidOne-time purchase or subscription covering all Apple platforms, with a 14-day free trial.
License
Proprietary
Developer
The Omni Group
Platforms
macOS, iOS
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Writers, students and professionals outlining long documents on Apple devices
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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