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StoryistnovelWriter
Paid

Commercial app; see the developer's site for current pricing.

 Free

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

macOS, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Manuscript and screenplay templates for correct formatting
  • Index cards and plot, character and setting sheets
  • Keeps chapters, notes and cross-references in readable project files.
  • Apple platforms only
  • Paid software
  • Uses lightweight markup rather than a word processor's visual layout.
Downloadable app 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
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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