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24 alternatives to Scrivener

My favorite writing tool

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Scrivener launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   WriteRoom▲67

   Distraction Free Writing

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Scrivener for iOS▲111

   Everything you love about Scrivener writing, now on iOS

   2016 · literatureandlatte.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   ProWritingAid▲123

   A simple tool to improve your writing

   2015 · prowritingaid.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Typewriter▲248

   Your on-demand editor

   2016 · typewriter.plus · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Marked 2▲105

   Smarter tools for smarter writers

   2014 · marked2app.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   iA Writer 3▲207

   The quintessential writing machine, rewritten.

   2015 · ia.net · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Write! Pro▲79

   Text editor with cloud, dark theme and productivity tools

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Writrsbloc▲64

   A curated newsletter with the week's best writing

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Desk 3.0▲211

   Writing, blogging, and notetaking for WordPress

   2016 · desk.pm · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Editorially▲95

    Collaborative writing tool

    2013 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Draft▲149

    GitHub for writing

    2013 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Write!▲93

    Stylish instrument for writing productivity and inspiration

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Jotterpad▲115

    The writing app for creatives

    2015 · 2appstudio.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The paperKlip▲84

    Every laptop's best friend

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Scribbleton▲101

    You personal Wiki

    2014 · scribbleton.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Scrivener 3.0▲174

    The go-to app for writers of all kinds.

    2017 · literatureandlatte.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Everlast Notebook▲137

    Smart paper-and-pen notebook

    2016 · getrocketbook.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Quip for Mac & Windows▲226

    The modern productivity suite designed for teams

    2015 · quip.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Falcon▲150

    Writing notes made simple

    2016 · falcon.star-lord.me · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Prompts▲109

    Build a better writing habit

    2014 · getprompts.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ZenPen▲125

    The minimal writing tool of web

    2014 · zenpen.io · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Stack▲120

    A beautiful and smart key-value based writing app

    2017 · stack-writer.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Analyze My Writing▲160

    Text content and readability analyzer

    2015 · analyzemywriting.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hi▲62

    A real-time writing community.

    2014 · 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 →