bibisco

What bibisco is

bibisco is a novel-planning and organization app for writers, with desktop editions for Linux, macOS, and Windows, as well as listed web and mobile platforms. Its Community Edition supports unlimited projects and includes tools for planning novels, plus export to PDF, DOCX, TXT, and archive formats. The product also lists publishing tools, offline mode, and extensive export formats. bibisco Everywhere provides Android, iPhone, and iPad apps with cloud synchronization across devices, and works with the Community and Supporters Editions. The monthly Everywhere option is €3.49 a month and the annual option is €29.99 a year; each includes a 14-day free trial. The Supporters Edition is listed at $59 a month and includes the full desktop feature set, two years of free updates, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Real-time collaboration is not available. bibisco was founded in 2014, and its maker is based in Bologna, Italy.

Who it suits

bibisco suits writers who want tools to plan and organize novels, work offline, and export manuscripts in several formats. Its mobile synchronization option may suit writers who want to use bibisco across desktop and mobile devices.

Getting started

1. Visit bibisco.com.
2. Choose the Community Edition for desktop novel-planning tools, or the Supporters Edition for its full desktop feature set.
3. Install the desktop app for Linux, macOS, or Windows.
4. Choose bibisco Everywhere monthly or annual if you want Android, iPhone, or iPad apps and cloud synchronization.
5. Use the 14-day trial included with either bibisco Everywhere option.

Verdict

bibisco offers novel-planning tools across desktop, web, and mobile platforms, with a free Community Edition and paid synchronization options. Writers seeking live collaboration should note that it is not provided.