Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Pencil
An intelligent writing environment 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. Pencil launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Notebook.ai▲255A smart notebook that grows and collaborates with you
2016 · notebook.ai · its alternatives →
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Use an advanced AI to help you write content
2021 · contentbot.ai · its alternatives →
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Your ultimate assistant for content creation
2024 · embedai.webflow.io · its alternatives →
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Writingmate▲454AI copilot for Google Docs, Slides, Sheets with 20k+ users
2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Easily write well researched articles & academic papers
2024 · paperguide.ai · its alternatives →
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Ulysses 18▲119A writing app that helps you focus on what you want to say
2019 · ulysses.app · its alternatives →
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Writers brew AI▲129An AI writing assistant app that is perfect for everyday use
2023 · writersbrew.app · its alternatives →
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Paper 4.0▲181Arrange sketches and notes in your online journal
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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- 17PIPen.io▲108
2011 · pen.io · its alternatives →
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Daily planner & agenda now with text recognition and search
2024 · penjoapp.com · its alternatives →
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All in one AI writing toolbar - available anywhere
2023 · shakespearetoolbar.com · its alternatives →
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Comicai▲98AI-powered comic tool - bring your stories to life with AI
2023 · comicai.ai · its alternatives →
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