Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to NovelPad

A novel new editor for novelists.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NovelPad launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   I made an open-source Notion-style WYSYWIG editor▲370

   Novel is a Notion-style WYSIWYG editor with AI-powered autocompletions. Built with Tiptap, OpenAI, and Vercel AI SDK.

   2023 · novel.sh · its alternatives →

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   Letterpad▲95

   A blogging platform without any paywall and with AI Editor

   2022 · letterpad.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Letterpad▲140

   A Blogging Platform without any paywall and distractions.

   2022 · letterpad.app · its alternatives →

4. 4FA
   Firepad, an open source collaborative text editor▲168

   2013 · firepad.io · its alternatives →

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   NovelPad, an online editor for writing novels▲8

   Stop managing a document. NovelPad shows you every scene on one screen and keeps the characters, chapters and timelines straight for you. 14 days free, no card.

   2020 · novelpad.co · its alternatives →

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   GeekPad▲73

   Read top rated novels that keeps you from boredom

   2021 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   novelistAI 2.5▲275

   Craft stunning book covers with AI

   2024 · novelistai.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Edward the App▲129

   Write your first novel.

   2018 · edwardtheapp.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Textpad▲200

   Simple online notepad, no fancy stuff. Just write.

   2016 · textpad.surge.sh · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Reedsy Book Editor▲294

    Professionally designed books in seconds

    2016 · reedsy.com · its alternatives →

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    Writing App for Novelist▲10

    NovelOS is the operating system for storytellers: a local-first writing studio for serious novelists. Pay once, own it forever, and write without subscriptions.

    Mar 2026 · novelos.studio · its alternatives →

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    Novel▲30

    Open-source Notion-style editor with AI autocomplete

    2023 · novel.sh · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Epilogue. Write novels, scripts & poetry▲135

    The professional book writing app built for serious authors

    Jun 2026 · epilogue.page · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pencil▲97

    An intelligent writing environment for novelists.

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    novelistAI▲92

    Create your own novels and gamebooks with AI

    2023 · novelistai.com · its alternatives →

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    Open source non-linear notepad app▲222

    MicroPad is a free non-linear note taking app that allows for easy organisation of all of your notes and notebooks.

    2018 · getmicropad.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    neonpad.io▲73

    A neon plain text editor in the browser

    2020 · thaicockfight.com · its alternatives →

18. 18AG
    A Github for writers?▲181

    2013 · penflip.com · its alternatives →

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    NovelAI▲85

    AI-assisted authorship, storytelling & virtual companionship

    2022 · novelai.net · its alternatives →

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    SmartEdit Writer▲62

    Plan, write and edit your novel scene by scene

    2021 · smart-edit.com · its alternatives →

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    PrimaryPad▲63

    Web-based word processor for work together in real-time.

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    HTML-Notepad – A WYSIWYG editor of structured documents▲95

    2018 · html-notepad.com · its alternatives →

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    Novlr▲77

    Beautiful online novel writing tool to write, edit & publish

    2021 · novlr.org · its alternatives →

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    PeerPad▲76

    Realtime P2P collaborative editing tool

    2017 · peerpad.net · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →