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Novelcrafter alternatives with a Mac app

The Novelcrafter listing does not include a Mac app. 40 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Novelcrafter is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe). 26 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Novelcrafter

  1. Scrivener

    Manuscript writing app with a binder, corkboard and outliner

    • Scrivener starts at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Only Scrivener lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Only Novelcrafter lists a web app.
    • Scrivener can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Scrivener vs NovelcrafterScrivener pricing and details

  2. Dabble

    Novel writing app with plotting, story notes and sync

    • Dabble starts at $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Only Dabble lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Dabble can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Dabble also covers grammar & style.
    Dabble vs NovelcrafterDabble pricing and details

  3. Plottr

    Visual book outlining and series bible software

    • Plottr starts at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Only Plottr lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Plottr can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Plottr also covers templates.
    Plottr vs NovelcrafterPlottr pricing and details

  4. Campfire

    Modular novel writing and worldbuilding app with per-module pricing

    • 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

  5. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • 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

  6. QuillBot

    AI paraphraser with grammar, summarizing and AI-detection tools

    • 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

  7. ProWritingAid

    Grammar, style and story-critique toolkit for book writers

    • 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

  8. Arc Studio

    Screenwriting app with outlining and real-time co-writing

    • 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. Story Architect

    Writing app for screenplays, novels, comics and stage plays

    • 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

  10. JotterPad

    Markdown and Fountain editor for books, papers and screenplays

    • 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

  11. Grammarly

    Writing assistant for grammar, tone and rewrites in any app

    • Grammarly starts at $12 per member / month, billed annually. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Grammarly has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Grammarly lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Grammarly lists a browser extension.
    Grammarly pricing and details

  12. Microsoft Word

    Word processor sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser

    • Microsoft Word starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
    • Microsoft Word has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Word also covers dictation, templates, documents and grammar & style.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

28 more that list a Mac app

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Common questions

Which Novelcrafter alternatives have a Mac app?

Scrivener, Dabble, Plottr, Campfire, LivingWriter, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Arc Studio and 32 more list a Mac app.

Does Novelcrafter have a Mac app?

The Novelcrafter listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Campfire, LivingWriter, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Arc Studio, Story Architect, JotterPad, Grammarly and 18 more are free or have a free plan.

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.