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Campfire vs Pendraic
Both stand on writing apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
Campfire combines manuscript drafting, worldbuilding, collaboration, and publishing tools. Desktop access supports offline writing, while mobile writing requires a connection and has a narrower module set.
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Free plan APIMacWeb+1
Pendraic brings novel drafting, planning, worldbuilding, and continuity features together. Its free plan supports three active books; writers using AI should note that generation prompts and context are sent to the selected provider under that provider’s terms.
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| Campfire | Pendraic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Essentials: $14.99 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Campfire | Not published |
| Website | campfirewriting.com | pendraic.com |
| On writing apps | #7 of 135 | #11 of 135 |
Campfire: what it does well
- Offline writing on Mac and Windows
- Unlimited storage across its apps
- Invite collaborators to view, comment, or edit
- PDF and EPUB manuscript export
- Free plan available
What to know first
- Mobile writing requires an internet connection
- Mobile app lacks some modules
- Free-plan element limits apply on browser and desktop
Pendraic: what it does well
- Editor includes prose, outline, and arcs views.
- World Builder links reference materials to prose.
- Free plan supports up to three active books.
- Free exports include Word, Markdown, and plain text.
- Files are encrypted at rest and in transit.
What to know first
- AI prompts and relevant context go to the chosen provider.
- Co-writing is listed as planned for when it ships.
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