A free, local, distraction-free word processor for novelists that saves manuscripts as plain files and supports books, screenplays and index-card outlining.
1.5K201JavaScriptMITUpdated 2 days ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Scrivener (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Scrivener? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one is reviewed by a human and explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| hughhowey/neo | ★ 1.5K | MIT | 2 days ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Scrivener?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Scrivener on Repolode are neo.
- Which Scrivener alternative should I choose?
- neo has the most GitHub stars and is released under MIT. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.