Novelcrafter Hobbyist
The Novelcrafter Hobbyist plan costs $8 per month, or $80 billed annually.
What the plan includes
Adds AI with your own API key or local models: scene summarization, character extraction and generating prose from scene beats, plus live chat support.
As stated on novelcrafter.comThe plans either side of it
- Scribe$4 per month, or $40 billed annuallyone below
Unlimited books, the Codex, series and basic review tools. No AI features.
- Artisan$14 per month, or $140 billed annuallyone above
Adds Workshop Chat for feedback and brainstorming on scenes. Advanced review tools are listed for this tier but marked as planned.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| 4thewords | $8 a month | Yes |
| Novlr | $8 a month | Yes |
| Type.ai | $8 a month | No |
| Typst | $7.99 a month | Yes |
| DeepL Write | $7.81 a month | Yes |
| Textero | $8.25 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
Novelcrafter Hobbyist questions
How much is the Novelcrafter Hobbyist plan?
The Novelcrafter Hobbyist plan costs $8 per month, or $80 billed annually. Adds AI with your own API key or local models: scene summarization, character extraction and generating prose from scene beats, plus live chat support.
What is the difference between Novelcrafter Scribe and Hobbyist?
Scribe costs $4 per month, or $40 billed annually and gives you unlimited books, the Codex, series and basic review tools. No AI features. Hobbyist costs $8 per month, or $80 billed annually and gives you adds AI with your own API key or local models: scene summarization, character extraction and generating prose from scene beats, plus live chat support.
Is it worth moving from Hobbyist to Artisan?
That depends on what you need. Artisan costs $14 per month, or $140 billed annually and adds adds Workshop Chat for feedback and brainstorming on scenes. Advanced review tools are listed for this tier but marked as planned. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does Novelcrafter have a free plan or a trial?
There is no free plan, but there is a 21-day free trial with all features unlocked. No credit card required.
When was this checked?
Oct 9, 2026, against https://www.novelcrafter.com/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.