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Edda vs The Novel Factory
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.
Paid AndroidLinuxMac+1
Edda offers a broad offline workspace for writing projects, from planning through export and beta reading. Its platform coverage, three-device licence limit, and lack of real-time collaboration are key constraints.
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The Novel Factory combines guided planning with manuscript and supporting-material tools across several platforms. Its trial and offline desktop access may help writers evaluating the workflow, while plan limits and listed prices require attention.
Visit The Novel FactoryThe facts
| Edda | The Novel Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Android: $39, paid once | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | edda.ink | novel-software.com |
| On writing apps | #107 of 135 | #103 of 135 |
Edda: what it does well
- Works offline on desktop and Android platforms
- Includes structured manuscript and worldbuilding tools
- Local assistant provides prompts and style checks
- Exports and compiles several publishing formats
- Optional sync encrypts data end-to-end
What to know first
- iPhone and iPad are unsupported
- Each licence covers three devices
- No free plan is listed
- Real-time collaboration is unavailable
The Novel Factory: what it does well
- Fifteen-step novel writing roadmap
- Genre-specific plot templates
- Offline Windows and Mac apps
- Automatic cloud synchronization when online
- Version history and Word import
What to know first
- No free plan
- Basic plan limited to one novel
- Export formats are basic
- Lifetime listed at $649 a month
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