Side by side
My Storybook vs novelWriter
Both stand on book writing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose My Storybook if you want a web-based story creator with templates, illustrations, and Google Classroom workflows. The free plan can be a starting point, while classroom users may need Educators for unlimited image uploads; look elsewhere if public story visibility or paid photobook costs are a concern.
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novelWriter offers structured document organization and manuscript export for fiction projects across Linux, Windows, and macOS. Mac users should note that releases are discontinued, though the Python package remains an installation option.
Visit novelWriterThe facts
| My Storybook | novelWriter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Authors: $10 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | novelWriter |
| Website | mystorybook.com | novelwriter.io |
| On book writing software | #12 of 34 | #8 of 34 |
My Storybook: what it does well
- Start stories from scratch or use a template.
- Share stories or assignments through Google Classroom.
- Offers clip art and character customization tools.
- Upgraded members can export PDF or Google Photos.
- Educators includes unlimited image uploads.
What to know first
- The free plan has limited image uploads.
- Public stories are visible to anyone.
- The Google Photos photobook price is not included in Educators.
novelWriter: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Organizes documents with tags and cross-references.
- Builds manuscripts for print and multiple export formats.
- Project files can use sync tools and version control.
- Critical error reports are not automatically submitted.
What to know first
- Current downloads list Linux and Windows packages.
- macOS releases are discontinued.
- Not intended for technical writing or research organization.
- Update checks contact GitHub’s public API.
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