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PlottrManuskript
Paid

Paid software with a 30-day free trial.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Drag and drop visual timeline of plotlines
  • Genre plot templates and character sheets
  • Keeps outlines, characters and chapter organization together.
  • Paid after the trial
  • Focused on outlining rather than writing the manuscript
  • It focuses on drafting rather than final page layout.
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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