Novelcrafter alternatives · Writing
Novelcrafter alternatives with a Windows app
The Novelcrafter listing does not include a Windows app. 39 of the 67 other writing tools in this directory list a Windows app.
Novelcrafter is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe). 28 of them are free or have a free plan.
39 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Novelcrafter
- Free trial · from $23.99 one-time
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.
- Free trial · from $19/mo
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.
- Free trial · from $60/yr
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.
- Free plan · from $0.50/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $15/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $10/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $69/yr
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.
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $12/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
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.
- Free plan · from $8.33/mo
Hemingway Editor
Readability editor that flags wordy, hard-to-read sentences
- Hemingway Editor starts at $8.33 per month, billed annually ($100); desktop app $19.99 once. Novelcrafter starts at $4 per month, or $40 billed annually (Scribe).
- Hemingway Editor has a free plan. Novelcrafter does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Hemingway Editor lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Hemingway Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
27 more that list a Windows app
- LanguageTool
- LibreOffice Writer
- Final Draft
- WPS Writer
- Atticus
- WriterDuet
- Fade In
- Celtx
- DeepL Write
- Typst
- Zettlr
- Antidote
- Trinka
- Manuskript
- yWriter
- novelWriter
- bibisco
- Trelby
- Markdown Monster
- The Novel Factory
- iA Writer
- Typora
- FocusWriter
- Calmly Writer
- ghostwriter
- MarkText
- Cold Turkey Writer
Common questions
Which Novelcrafter alternatives have a Windows app?
Scrivener, Dabble, Plottr, Campfire, LivingWriter, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Arc Studio and 31 more list a Windows app.
Does Novelcrafter have a Windows app?
The Novelcrafter listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.
Which of these writing tools are free?
Campfire, LivingWriter, QuillBot, ProWritingAid, Arc Studio, Story Architect, Grammarly, Microsoft Word and 20 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.





