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novelWriterTintero
Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

 Free

Free during the beta; offline use is promised to stay free, while online features may be…

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux, Android, Web
  • Keeps chapters, notes and cross-references in readable project files.
  • Worldbuilding tools for characters, places and factions
  • Scene system with POV tracking
  • Uses lightweight markup rather than a word processor's visual layout.
  • Still in beta
  • Online features may become paid
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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