Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Scrivener 3

For writing. And writing. And writing.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Scrivener 3 launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Scrivener 3.0▲174

   The go-to app for writers of all kinds.

   2017 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Scrivener for iOS▲111

   Everything you love about Scrivener writing, now on iOS

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Scrilys▲85

   The all-in-one writing app for authors

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Scrintal▲788

   Go from ideas to insights, one block at a time

   2024 · scrintal.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Scrivener▲139

   My favorite writing tool

   2014 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Scraib.app▲315

   AI writing partner in every app on your Mac

   Nov 2025 · scraib.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Kraa▲137

   The writing app for everything

   2025 · kraa.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LivingWriter - The Best Writing App▲6

   All the features for novel writing in one clean package.

   2021 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Edward the App▲129

   Write your first novel.

   2018 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Bear▲596

    A beautiful, flexible writing app for notes and prose

    2016 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Writerr▲25

    Privacy focused Book writing App for writerrs.

    2024 · writerr.softodesign.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Talers▲107

    The next-generation writing application

    2023 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Penster▲99

    Learn, improve, and master writing with AI

    2023 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Flowdrafter▲420

    Write faster by not editing as you go

    2025 · flowdrafter.pickupyourpen.com · its alternatives →

15. 15IM
    I made a writing tool that asks questions like Socrates▲99

    2022 · scraft.ai · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Talers▲70

    Empower your writing

    2023 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Scriven writes▲11

    Only For Professionals

    2025 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Bulletpen▲480

    Write great essays while you yap

    2025 · bulletpen.ai · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Journalizr▲112

    Your thoughts. Your words. Our writing.

    2024 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Writers brew AI▲129

    An AI writing assistant app that is perfect for everyday use

    2023 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    ProWritingAid▲123

    A simple tool to improve your writing

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Scribble▲88

    Microjournaling app for quick reflections & notes

    2023 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    WriteMapper▲236

    Get from idea 💭 to final draft 📄 in no time using mind maps

    2017 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Writer▲81

    Beautiful, secure and fast text editor and notes app.

    2021 · 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 →