Side by side
oStorybook vs Pagewright
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.
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Writers who want free desktop software for organizing story structure and ideas should consider oStorybook. Look elsewhere if cloud sync is essential, or if a Java requirement does not suit your setup.
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Pagewright brings beat planning, drafting, and book export into one writing workflow, with a free option for a limited manuscript. Check the Free plan's book and length limits, or consider Writer for unlimited projects and Amazon KDP formatting.
Visit PagewrightThe facts
| oStorybook | Pagewright | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Writer: £9 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ostorybook.eu | pagewright.co |
| On book writing software | #13 of 34 | #9 of 34 |
oStorybook: what it does well
- Free and open-source software
- Organizes characters, locations, scenes, objects, and ideas
- Provides four story views
- Links scenes to primary and secondary story threads
- Includes spell-checking and synonym and antonym lookup
What to know first
- Requires Java 8 or OpenJDK
- No cloud sync
- Help forum may not always work
Pagewright: what it does well
- Supports all 15 Save the Cat beats with notes.
- Keeps beat notes and story timeline visible while writing.
- Exports PDF and EPUB with book sections and headings.
- Free plan includes two story frameworks.
- Writing is encrypted in the browser, according to Pagewright.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one book.
- Free plan allows up to five chapters or 15,000 words.
- Amazon KDP formatting is part of the paid Writer plan.
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