ButterDocs

Name: ButterDocs
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Write & edit together without the chaos of Google Docs

5.0•5 reviews•

1.1K followers

Write & edit together without the chaos of Google Docs

5.0•5 reviews•

1.1K followers

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Note and writing apps

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Team collaboration software

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Writing assistants

You can finally ditch Google Docs... Seriously. Write better and faster with writing software you actually enjoy writing in, built-in notes and outlining board, tools for focus, and collaboration purpose built for the writing and editing process.

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ButterDocs is just so beautifully and thoughtfully designed with the needs of writers in mind. I love being able to see the diffs between different versions of a draft so clearly, and being able to easily choose the exact wording and sentences that convey what I’ve trying to communicate. It’s Incredibly familiar and powerful at the same time.

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2yr ago

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Maker

@yiliu_shen_burke strong version control is a low-key 🔥 feature.

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2yr ago

I feel like this could become an ideal spot for brainstorming x writing without distractions - especially since I tend to go down a huge rabbit hole when it comes to researching lol Also a feature suggestion - Web clipper would be so much helpful if texts can be sent to the notes

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2yr ago

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Maker

@lalitha_ar that's a great idea. we've been throwing ideas around internally on how to best quickly add to your notes, I'm sure we will come up with something soon.

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2yr ago

@michihuber aw I am glad, btw incase you haven't looked at second brain system by Tiago forte / zettelkasten - please do so I believe it can give you loads of helpful ideas with taking inspiration from existing solutions :3

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2yr ago

ButterDocs

Maker

@lalitha_ar Yes, big inspiration :)

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2yr ago

Maker

@lalitha_ar really good idea! Definitely add it to https://feedback.ButterDocs.com . We’re already talking about this internally, but there the user community can vote on it which definitely impacts our prioritization.

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2yr ago

@robmcarpenter Hey I tried to make a suggestion so clicked on sign in ( I signed up through laptop and this is mobile ) but it just redirects me to account page - I am not sure if it's a glitch

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2yr ago

This looks great! I wasn't currently able to test out the branching feature because the server wasn't responding, but I was curious how merge conflicts are being handled? Also do you plan adding features like formulas (latex, typst) and citations? That combined with the possibility to export to .tex and .docx files could make it a serious contender for being the main tool for academic writing.

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2yr ago

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Maker

@cavendish when we notice a conflict (same paragraph edited in both versions) we highlight it in the merge screen and ask you to resolve it. You also get to keep both options if you can’t decide and can switch them out again later.

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2yr ago

@michihuber That makes a lot of sense! Any chance for adding LaTeX support in the feature?

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2yr ago

Hi, is it possible in Butterdocs work with more than one identity? Meaning, I'd like to create one o two "users" with my different mail addresses, to make a full use of different drafts, of different revisions. Is it possible? The app looks to me very interesting as of now... I'm less a user of GoogleDocs than (foe example) of Ulysses for writing (and of Microsoft Word for final versions, forcefully...). Thanks!

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2yr ago

ButterDocs

Maker

@giova Ciao Giovanni! you can certainly have multiple accounts, but we don't support switching within the app, unfortunately. That said, the same user can create unlimited revisions within a document, so it might not be necessary? We're definitely aiming to provide a similar experience as Ulysses for writing, but adding outlining, notes, and collaboration within a sleek UI.

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2yr ago

@michihuber thanks for your reply - so, no need for me of other users (real or clones :-) ) to have the split screen with different versions to compare, accepting or rejecting changes and so on, if I'm getting you right?

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2yr ago

ButterDocs

Maker

@giova Right, you can have one account, and in one document create a second version, edit, then pick and choose the changes that you want to port back into your main draft.

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2yr ago

Hey Michi, congrats to you and the team. We came across ButterDocs via ArcStudio (fellow screenwriting software company here :)) and it's cool you're venturing into this new platform. Will ArcStudio stick around?

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2yr ago

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Maker

@justin_couto_socreate Yup! Arc Studio is for writing your scripts, and ButterDocs is for writing everything else.

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2yr ago

ButterDocs

Maker

@justin_couto_socreate Yep, we're constantly developing Arc Studio in tandem – we're now also starting to see cool features and ideas from ButterDocs improving the Arc Studio experience. Somewhat counterintuitively, having both perspectives makes both products better.

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2yr ago

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Been playing with this for a while now while it was still in alpha, and I must say I am super excited where this will go. It's a great writing experience, with powerful tooling, especially for use cases like e.g. the legal profession that goes through many revisions.

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2yr ago

ButterDocs

Maker

@msch glad to hear it! Love to hear more on how we can help solve problems for those use cases.

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2yr ago

Maker

@msch legal is definitely a segment we want to explore more! Branch and merge, draft management, change tracking by draft, etc are perfect for legal. I’ve seen some of them on contract management softwares but not all.

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2yr ago

As a writer who always has dozens of documents and tabs open at once, ButterDocs offers a promising solution with some super useful tools for streamlining the writing process and all the editorial collaboration that happens behind each piece. I'm particularly excited about the "Stash" feature to save writing excerpts from the cutting room floor instead of entirely "killing your darlings" as the ancient writing advice says.

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2yr ago

ButterDocs

Maker

@batesbn Yes! send your darlings to purgatory!

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2yr ago

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ButterDocs is highly praised for its intuitive user experience and focus on enhancing the writing process. Users appreciate its minimalist design, which reduces distractions and facilitates deep, focused writing. The ability to keep notes and outlines alongside the main text is frequently highlighted as a significant productivity booster. Many users, including journalists and content writers, find the collaboration features superior to Google Docs, allowing for seamless editing without clutter. Overall, ButterDocs is seen as a valuable tool for writers seeking a streamlined and efficient writing environment.

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