Fictionary vs ProWritingAid

Fictionary

• Novelists revising a first draft for structure before line editing
• Genre fiction writers who want an outline template to follow
• Freelance editors delivering structural edits to several clients

ProWritingAid

• Fiction writers who want feedback on a chapter or a whole manuscript
• Authors who edit in Scrivener, Word or Google Docs
• Writers who would rather buy a lifetime license than subscribe

Fictionary

• There is no free plan: after the 7-day trial every plan is a paid subscription.
• The support FAQ says it works in Safari or Chrome on a laptop or desktop, and that phones and tablets are not supported yet.
• Manuscripts are imported only as Microsoft Word .docx files, and StoryTeller holds 3 manuscripts at a time unless you move to Premium.

ProWritingAid

• The Free plan checks at most 500 words at a time and allows 2 runs of each report per day.
• Manuscript Analysis, Virtual Beta Reader and the other full-story tools need Story Credits, bought separately from a subscription.
• An internet connection is required for the Web Editor and every integration, including the desktop apps.
• Plagiarism checks are sold separately in bundles, and each check covers up to 2,000 words.

Fictionary

Scene-by-scene story evaluation

A manuscript is assessed one scene at a time for character, plot and setting, covering points such as the scene goal, tension, conflict and point-of-view goals.

Story arc and 15 visualizations

Fifteen visualizations, including an automated Story Arc and a Story Goal Tracker, show where the structure has problems, and a Story Map gives an overview of the whole book.

AI feedback on every scene

A built-in AI writing instructor the company calls Edwina gives immediate, scene-specific feedback as you write or revise.

Genre-based outlining templates

Templates for different genres lay out a story arc to outline against, and the outline stays alongside the manuscript while you write.

Story Editing Journey

A step-by-step editing process tracks progress by scene and by story element, with explanations of terms such as entry hooks on hand as you edit.

StoryCoach for editors

The editor plan adds a client dashboard, editing notes shown beside each scene, track changes and a library of hundreds of prewritten suggestions.

ProWritingAid

Grammar Checker and Writing Reports

Fixes grammar, spelling, punctuation and consistency issues, and more than 25 reports analyze readability, sentence structure, sticky sentences and word choice.

Rephrase and Sparks

Rephrase offers alternative phrasings for a sentence, and Sparks suggests rewrites in different styles. Free accounts get 10 Rephrases and 3 Sparks a day.

Chapter Critique

Feedback on the pacing, dialogue and prose of a single chapter. Premium includes 1 critique a day and Premium Pro 30 a day.

Full-manuscript analysis

Manuscript Analysis, Plot Analysis, Character Analysis, Virtual Beta Reader and Marketability Analysis each cost 1 Story Credit per run on stories up to 300,000 words.

Planning and writing tools

Story Canvas gives guided prompts on characters, plot, setting and structure before drafting, and Writing Sessions provide a distraction-free writing space.

Works inside other writing apps

Desktop Everywhere for Windows and Mac covers Word, Scrivener and other desktop apps, and Chrome, Edge and Firefox extensions cover Google Docs, Atticus and web pages.

Fictionary

• StoryTeller$14

  per month, billed annually ($168); $19 billed monthly

  For writers working alone: genre-specific templates, the step-by-step editing journey, story insights and AI scene feedback. Up to 3 manuscripts at a time.

• StoryTeller Premium$29

  per month, billed annually ($348); $39 billed monthly

  All StoryTeller features plus track changes and comments, up to 10 manuscripts at a time and support for writing a series.

• StoryCoach$33

  per month, billed annually ($396); $49 billed monthly

  For professional editors: all Premium features, a client dashboard, prewritten comments and support for 20 clients at a time.

ProWritingAid

• Free$0

  Grammar, spelling and punctuation checks on up to 500 words, with 10 Rephrases, 3 Sparks and 2 runs of each report per day.

• Premium$10

  per month, billed yearly ($120); $30 billed monthly

  Unlimited word count, report runs and Rephrases, 25+ writing reports, a custom style guide, 1 Chapter Critique and 5 Sparks a day.

• Premium Pro$12

  per month, billed yearly ($144); $36 billed monthly

  Everything in Premium, plus 30 Chapter Critiques and 50 Sparks a day, live workshops, daily cowriting sprints and a 200+ workshop library.

• Premium (Lifetime)$399

  one-time payment

  The Premium feature set for a single payment instead of a subscription.

• Premium Pro (Lifetime)$699

  one-time payment

  The Premium Pro feature set for a single payment instead of a subscription.

Fictionary

• Annual discount

  Save over 25% with annual billing

  The pricing page advertises more than 25% off for annual plans: $168 against $228 a year for StoryTeller, $348 against $468 for Premium and $396 against $588 for StoryCoach.

ProWritingAid

• Annual discount

  Save 67% with yearly billing

  Premium is $10 a month billed yearly ($120) against $30 billed monthly, and Premium Pro is $12 a month ($144) against $36. The pricing page states a 67% saving.

• Lifetime license

  Lifetime licenses from $399

  A one-time payment of $399 buys Premium and $699 buys Premium Pro, each with a 3-day money-back guarantee.

• Education

  20% student discount on annual plans

  Students get 20% off annual subscriptions by verifying through the Student App Centre with an academic email address or other evidence of student status.

• Education

  Free ProWritingAid for Education license

  Primary and secondary school teachers can apply for a free ProWritingAid for Education license for themselves and their students.

• By country

  Lower price shown to buyers in India

  ProWritingAid says prices depend on the visitor's country and shows rupees in India. On 9 October 2026 Premium there was ₹550 a month billed yearly (₹6,600), against $10 a month ($120) in a US copy archived on 5 October.