Best Open Source Alternatives to Scrivener

AnyType is a local-first, encrypted alternative to Notion for notes, tasks, and relations that stores data on your device with peer-to-peer sync.

vs Scrivener: a free, open-source option you fully control.

Manuskript is an open-source desktop writing assistant that replaces Scrivener with free outlining, index cards, character notes, and plain-text storage.

vs Scrivener: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-3.0.

Darkwrite is an open-source desktop alternative to Notion and Evernote, offering offline rich-text notes with custom fonts and zero cloud tracking.

vs Scrivener: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

OpenNotas is an open-source, encrypted note-taking PWA replacing Apple Notes and Google Keep with client-side AES security and custom cloud storage sync.

vs Scrivener: a free, open-source option you fully control.

Justnote is an open-source, end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Keep for quick personal notes, securing entries with a client-side Secret Key.

vs Scrivener: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-2.0.