Top Alternatives to Ulysses

Joplin is an open-source free note taking and to-do application.

Scrivener is a word-processing program and outliner designed for authors. Scrivener provides a management system for documents, notes and metadata.

FocusWriter is a simple, distraction-free writing environment.

CherryTree is an hierarchical note taking application, featuring rich text and syntax highlighting, storing data in a single xml or sqlite file.

WriteRoom is a full screen writing environment.

Typora will give you a seamless experience as both a reader and a writer.

Byword is simple and efficient text editor for Markdown.

yWriter is a word processor which breaks your novel into chapters and scenes, helping you keep track of your work while leaving your mind free to create.

iA Writer is a minimalist text editor for macOS, Android, and iOS.

Guide is an application that allows you create documents ("guides") which inherently have a tree (which you can modify as you please) and text associated with each node of the tree.

Quiver 3D Augmented Reality coloring apps: print, color and see your drawing in beautifully hand-animated 3D worlds.

Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers.

ThinkComposer is a flexible visual tool, which allow users to create enriched diagrams based on their domain of knowledge.

Hemingway Editor is a proofreading tool for writers.

Liquid Story Binder XE is a word processor with outline helper software.

Plume Creator is a note manager.