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Free alternatives to Novelcrafter

Novelcrafter has no free plan. 45 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Novelcrafter is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe). 8 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

45 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Novelcrafter

  1. Campfire

    Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing

    What is free: Free account with limited use of all 18 modules: 25,000 manuscript words, 10 characters, 20 timeline events, 2 maps, 5 encyclopedia articles and similar caps on the rest. No credit card required.

    • Campfire starts at $0.50 per month for one module; $12 per month for all modules (Standard). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Campfire has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Campfire lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Campfire can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Campfire vs NovelcrafterCampfire pricing and details

  2. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    What is free: One manuscript with a limited word count, outlines and templates, notes and to-dos, a basic Elements board, a small AI allowance and basic PDF export.

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • LivingWriter has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LivingWriter lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • LivingWriter also covers templates.
    LivingWriter vs NovelcrafterLivingWriter pricing and details

  3. World Anvil

    Web-based worldbuilding platform for writers and game masters

    What is free: Free Freeman account with content caps. World Anvil's April 2024 announcement set them at 2 worlds, 42 articles, 2 maps, 2 timelines and 100 MB of images; current limits could not be confirmed.

    • World Anvil has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • World Anvil also covers templates.
    • Novelcrafter also covers chat assistant.
    World Anvil vs NovelcrafterWorld Anvil pricing and details

  4. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    What is free: Paraphrase up to 125 words in 2 modes, basic grammar fixes, summaries of up to 1,200 words, and limited use of the Humanizer, AI Detector and AI chat. Limits may vary across platforms.

    • QuillBot starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually (Premium). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • QuillBot has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only QuillBot lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only QuillBot lists a browser extension.
    QuillBot pricing and details

  5. ProWritingAid

    Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers

    What is free: Grammar, spelling and punctuation checks on up to 500 words at a time, 2 runs of each line-editing report, 10 Rephrases, 3 Sparks and 3 Creative Nudges a day.

    • ProWritingAid starts at $10 per month, billed yearly ($120). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • ProWritingAid has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only ProWritingAid lists a browser extension.
    ProWritingAid pricing and details

  6. Overleaf

    Collaborative online LaTeX editor for papers and theses

    What is free: Unlimited projects, 1 collaborator per project, a basic compile timeout, 5 AI uses a day and document history for the previous 24 hours only.

    • Overleaf starts at $16.75 per month, billed yearly at $199 (Standard); students from $8.25. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Overleaf has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Overleaf is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Overleaf also covers templates and citations.
    Overleaf pricing and details

  7. Lex

    Collaborative word processor with built-in AI editing

    What is free: Writing, sharing and live collaboration, with AI limited to 30 Ask Lex messages a day, 5 saved-prompt runs a month and a small daily AI processing budget.

    • Lex starts at $14.99 per month, billed yearly ($179.88). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Lex has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Lex also covers documents and grammar & style.
    • Novelcrafter also covers long-form writing.
    Lex pricing and details

  8. Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    What is free: 2 scripts with industry-standard formatting, cloud sync, automatic backups, comments, and Fountain and Final Draft export. PDF export is watermarked, and the desktop and iOS apps are not included.

    • Arc Studio starts at $69 per year (Essentials). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Arc Studio has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Arc Studio lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Arc Studio also covers templates.
    Arc Studio pricing and details

  9. HyperWrite

    AI writing assistant with autocomplete, chat and cited research

    What is free: Free account: limited monthly credits on the basic AI model. More credits and the more advanced AI need a paid plan.

    • HyperWrite starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($192). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • HyperWrite has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HyperWrite lists a browser extension.
    • HyperWrite also covers AI agents, research and citations.
    HyperWrite pricing and details

  10. AutoCrit

    Online manuscript editor and story analysis for book authors

    What is free: Free Forever: the writing platform with no word limits, digital noteboards and cards, and select editing tools including Adverbs, Word Choice and Readability.

    • AutoCrit starts at $15 per month, billed annually. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • AutoCrit has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • AutoCrit also covers grammar & style.
    • Novelcrafter also covers chat assistant.
    AutoCrit pricing and details

  11. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    What is free: Unlimited projects and documents, editors for screenplays, comics, audio dramas, stage plays and novels, import and export, and basic character, location and world profiles. No AI credits are included.

    • Story Architect starts at $4.17 per month, billed annually. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Story Architect has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Story Architect lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Novelcrafter lists a web app.
    Story Architect pricing and details

  12. JotterPad

    Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays

    What is free: Free with limited access: Markdown editing, importing .md, .fountain and .fdx files, Unsplash images, and printing Markdown to PDF with a watermark. No cloud sync.

    • JotterPad starts at $29.99 per year on the App Store; $3.33 per month billed annually on the web. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • JotterPad has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only JotterPad lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • JotterPad can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    JotterPad pricing and details

33 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Novelcrafter?

Yes. Campfire, LivingWriter, World Anvil, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Overleaf, Lex, Arc Studio and 37 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Novelcrafter have a free plan?

Novelcrafter has no free plan. Novelcrafter is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Novelcrafter: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.