Best Novalist alternatives: apps like Novalist - Novel Writing

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Novalist or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

KobCard

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform
4.1(387 ratings)
Free
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KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

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Top Alternatives to Novalist

pensiv: Writing app for novels#1

pensiv: Writing app for novels by Raum Labs

Write novels and screenplays.
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.4(8 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a unified workspace for writing novels and screenplays, allowing you to organize ideas, characters, and plot points non-linearly. It adapts to your writing process, whether you outline extensively or discover the story as you go, keeping your manuscript and structure connected.

Writing App: PlotWords#2

Writing App: PlotWords by Annika Reinecke

Book Writing Wordcount Tracker
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
5.0(4 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps authors plan stories and track writing progress. Organize plot details, set word goals, and monitor daily achievements with insightful statistics and a visual calendar. Stay motivated throughout your writing journey.

Write Novel: Writing Studio#3

Write Novel: Writing Studio by Weston Lambson

Creative writing outliner tool
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
5.0(3 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive workspace for authors to develop stories and write manuscripts. It offers tools for outlining plots, building characters, organizing worldbuilding elements, and tracking writing progress. Export your finished work in various formats.

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Vondel: Writing App
Vondel: Writing App
Vondel: Writing App
Write novels, stories & books
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
5
Everwrite Go
Everwrite Go
Everwrite Go
Write your book on the move
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
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Wrighter: Writing, Anywhere
Wrighter: Writing, Anywhere
Wrighter: Writing, Anywhere
Novels, scripts, theses & more
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
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BYOK Studio
BYOK Studio
BYOK Studio
Draft, plan, and organize
Free

This app provides a dedicated writing environment for authors and creators. It allows users to draft content, organize notes, plan chapters, and build manuscripts in a structured, purpose-built space. Visualize ideas, manage project details, and capture quick thoughts all in one place.

Focused writing editorManuscript building from scenesCard and outline planning
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
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Open Draft Screenwriting
Open Draft Screenwriting
Open Draft Screenwriting
Screenwriting Software
Free

This application provides professional screenplay formatting, real-time collaboration, and visual planning tools for writers. It offers robust version control, character management, and versatile export options to various formats. The software is free, open-source, and available across multiple platforms.

Professional screenplay formattingReal-time collaborationVisual beat boards and index cards
📊 Productivity
(4)
free
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Quill Writer
Quill Writer
Quill Writer
Write Your Book. Finally
Free

This app provides a distraction-free writing environment for authors and novelists. It helps organize manuscripts, offers AI editing assistance, and allows for creative outlining and collaboration.

Hierarchical book structureDistraction-free editorAI editing assistance
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
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bibisco
bibisco
bibisco
novel writing software
Free

This app provides a structured environment for aspiring novelists to develop their stories from idea to manuscript. It offers tools for organizing notes, developing characters, structuring plots, and tracking writing progress. Designed specifically for fiction writing, it supports a clear and confident workflow.

Story idea developmentCharacter creation toolsPlot and scene structuring
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium