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Plottr

Visual book outlining and series bible software

Free trial · from $60/yrWritingChecked Oct 5, 2026
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What is Plottr?

Plottr is outlining software for novelists and other storytellers. Scenes sit as cards on a drag-and-drop timeline with a row for each plotline or character arc, and plot templates based on structures such as the Hero's Journey give a starting point. Characters, places and notes for a whole series live in the same project. The standard version is a Windows and Mac desktop app with local files; Plottr Pro adds a web app, cloud sync and real-time collaboration.

Plottr is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year. See every plan

Good for

  • Novelists and screenwriters who outline visually before drafting
  • Series authors who need one place for characters, places and continuity
  • Writers who draft in Word or Scrivener and want a separate planning tool
  • Writers who want a planning tool with no generative AI

Worth knowing

  • Plottr is an outlining tool, not a manuscript editor: its docs recommend doing the bulk of the writing in another program.
  • The web app, cloud sync and collaboration need Plottr Pro, which the docs say requires an internet connection. Each collaborator needs their own Pro subscription.
  • The mobile app was removed from the app stores for a rebuild, and the docs say the Pro web app has no phone view. Native Linux builds are unsupported beta software.
  • No refunds are given after purchase, and a Pro plan that lapses loses access to its projects until it is renewed.

Key features

Visual timeline
Scene cards are dragged along a timeline with separate rows for the main plot, subplots and character arcs. The view can be flipped, zoomed and filtered, and plotlines color-coded.
Plot and scene templates
Starter templates based on structures such as the Hero's Journey, Romancing the Beat, Story Circle and Three Act Structure. Users can also create and save their own.
Characters, places and notes
Character sheets, places and notes take custom attributes, tags, categories and images, with character templates and sorting and filtering across all of them.
Series bible
One project holds every book in a series with its characters, places and notes, and a Series View gives a timeline of the whole series alongside each book's own.
Outline and export
Generates an outline from the timeline that can be viewed, edited and exported to Microsoft Word or Scrivener. Projects can be imported from Scrivener and Snowflake Pro.
Plottr Pro cloud features
A web app that runs on Chromebooks, tablets and Linux devices, cloud storage and backups, automatic syncing between devices and live collaboration on a shared project.

Plottr pricing

Starts at
$60 per year (Plottr); Plottr Pro is $9.99 per month or $99 per year
Free plan
None
Free trial
Free for 30 days.
Plottr$60per year, or $150 one-time for lifetime; no monthly planWindows and Mac desktop app on unlimited household devices, with files and backups kept on the device. Shown against crossed-out prices of $80 and $199.
Plottr Pro$99per year; or $9.99 per month, or $599 one-time for lifetimeAdds the browser app, cloud sync and backups, and real-time collaboration. Monthly and lifetime are shown against crossed-out prices of $15 and $699.
Plottr Pro + Community$129per year; or $14.99 per month, or $649 one-time for lifetimePro plus a private community, the Education Vault and networking. Shown against crossed-out prices of $160 a year, $19 a month and $799 lifetime.

Read from plottr.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Plottr before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Lifetime licenseLifetime licenses from $150

    Each tier can be bought once instead of by subscription: $150 for Plottr, $599 for Plottr Pro and $649 for Pro + Community. Lifetime plans never expire and include updates.

    Stated on plottr.com
  • Annual discountAnnual billing costs less than monthly on Pro

    Plottr Pro is $99 a year against $9.99 a month, and Pro + Community is $129 a year against $14.99 a month.

    Stated on plottr.com
  • EducationEducational rates and bulk licenses on request

    The pricing page invites schools and buyers of bulk licenses to contact Plottr for special pricing. No rates are published.

    Stated on plottr.com

Works with

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Common questions

Is Plottr free?

No, Plottr is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free for 30 days.

How much does Plottr cost?

Plottr lists 3 plans. Plottr: $60 per year, or $150 one-time for lifetime; no monthly plan. Plottr Pro: $99 per year; or $9.99 per month, or $599 one-time for lifetime. Plottr Pro + Community: $129 per year; or $14.99 per month, or $649 one-time for lifetime. Prices were read from plottr.com on Oct 5, 2026.

What platforms does Plottr work on?

Plottr is available on macOS, Windows and Web.

Does Plottr offer any discounts?

Plottr publicly lists the following: Lifetime licenses from $150; Annual billing costs less than monthly on Pro; Educational rates and bulk licenses on request.

Does Plottr have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Plottr is listed for macOS, Windows and Web.

Does Plottr have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Plottr is listed for macOS, Windows and Web.

Is Plottr open source?

Plottr is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.

Does Plottr work offline?

Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.

What does Plottr integrate with?

Plottr's listing names Scrivener, Microsoft Word and Snowflake Pro. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Plottr have a student discount?

Educational rates and bulk licenses on request. The pricing page invites schools and buyers of bulk licenses to contact Plottr for special pricing. No rates are published.

Who makes Plottr?

Plottr is made by Fictional Devices.

What are the alternatives to Plottr?

The closest alternatives to Plottr in our directory are Campfire, Novelcrafter, Dabble, Scrivener and World Anvil. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Plottr.

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.