Side by side
Novlr vs Plot 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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Novlr combines manuscript work, planning, publishing tools, and multiple export formats. Its browser-based access requires internet, and some features such as Novlr Sites and cloud backups are limited to Studio.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Plot Factory brings story planning, drafting, sharing, narration, and export options into a browser-based service. Check the one-story free-plan limit and lack of offline access against how you work.
Visit Plot FactoryThe facts
| Novlr | Plot Factory | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $8 a month | Hobbyist: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | novlr.org | plotfactory.com |
| On writing apps | #26 of 135 | #59 of 135 |
Novlr: what it does well
- Planning grid tracks story arcs and plot threads.
- Exports include DOCX, PDF, ODT, EPUB, and RTF.
- Free plan supports two projects.
- Studio includes author websites and cloud backups.
- Novlr says writing is not used for AI processing or training.
What to know first
- Requires an active internet connection.
- No mobile apps are listed.
- Starter and Studio are billed yearly.
Plot Factory: what it does well
- Free plan does not limit word count.
- Organizes writing into chapters and scenes.
- Shared work can be read without an account.
- Exports include Word, ePub, Text, PDF, and HTML.
- Editor is available through a mobile browser.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one story.
- No offline mode is currently offered.
- Real-time collaboration is unavailable.
- Invited collaborators need accounts; hosts need Novelist.
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