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The Novel Factory alternatives with an Android app

The The Novel Factory listing does not include an Android app. 23 of the 136 other writing tools in this directory list an Android app.

The Novel Factory is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic). 20 of them are free or have a free plan.

23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to The Novel Factory

  1. 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). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Campfire has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Campfire lists iOS and Android apps.
    Campfire vs The Novel FactoryCampfire pricing and details

  2. bibisco

    Novel planning and writing software built around characters

    • bibisco starts at $3.49 per month for Everywhere sync; desktop Supporters Edition is $69 one-time. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • bibisco has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only bibisco lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    bibisco vs The Novel Factorybibisco pricing and details

  3. yWriter

    Novel-writing software that organizes a book into scenes

    • yWriter starts at $5.49 one-time for the Android app. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • yWriter has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only yWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    yWriter vs The Novel FactoryyWriter pricing and details

  4. 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. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • JotterPad has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only JotterPad lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a Windows app.
    JotterPad pricing and details

  5. WriterDuet

    Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing

    • WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • WriterDuet has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WriterDuet lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WriterDuet pricing and details

  6. 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). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Microsoft Word has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Microsoft Word lists iOS and Android apps.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Microsoft Word pricing and details

  7. LivingWriter

    Cloud writing app for books and screenplays with planning boards

    • LivingWriter starts at $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • LivingWriter has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LivingWriter lists iOS and Android apps.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LivingWriter pricing and details

  8. Calmly Writer

    Distraction-free Markdown writing app sold as a one-time purchase

    • Calmly Writer starts at $16.99 one-time (Android); $23.90 one-time for Windows, Mac and Linux. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Calmly Writer has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Calmly Writer lists Linux and Android apps.
    • Calmly Writer also covers Markdown.
    Calmly Writer pricing and details

  9. FreeOffice TextMaker

    Free word processor that opens and saves Microsoft Word files

    • FreeOffice TextMaker is free. The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • FreeOffice TextMaker has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FreeOffice TextMaker lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a web app.
    FreeOffice TextMaker pricing and details

  10. Sudowrite

    AI writing partner for drafting and revising fiction

    • Sudowrite starts at $10 per month, billed annually (Hobby & Student). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Only Sudowrite lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Sudowrite pricing and details

  11. WPS Writer

    Word-compatible word processor in the WPS Office suite

    • WPS Writer starts at $5.83 per month, billed $69.99 per year (WPS Pro+). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • WPS Writer has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WPS Writer lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • The Novel Factory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    WPS Writer pricing and details

  12. Celtx

    Online scriptwriting with pre-production planning tools

    • Celtx starts at $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer). The Novel Factory starts at $82.50 per year, or $8.25 per month billed monthly (Basic).
    • Celtx has a free plan. The Novel Factory does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Celtx lists an Android app.
    • Only The Novel Factory lists a macOS app.
    Celtx pricing and details

11 more that list an Android app

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Common questions

Which The Novel Factory alternatives have an Android app?

Campfire, bibisco, yWriter, JotterPad, WriterDuet, Microsoft Word, LivingWriter, Calmly Writer and 15 more list an Android app.

Does The Novel Factory have an Android app?

The The Novel Factory listing does not include an Android app. It lists Web, macOS and Windows.

Which of these writing tools are free?

Campfire, bibisco, yWriter, JotterPad, WriterDuet, Microsoft Word, LivingWriter, Calmly Writer and 12 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 Nov 13, 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 The Novel Factory: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.