Side by side
oStorybook vs Quille
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 LinuxMacWindows
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.
Visit oStorybook Free plan iPhoneMac
Quille combines fiction drafting with visual planning and multiple organizational views. Its free App Store listing and paid plans provide options, while platform requirements and plan billing deserve attention.
Visit QuilleThe facts
| oStorybook | Quille | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Annual: $29.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ostorybook.eu | quille.app |
| On writing apps | #71 of 135 | #75 of 135 |
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
Quille: what it does well
- Plans chapters, scenes, characters, and worldbuilding
- Documents, lists, boards, and timeline views
- Imports TXT, Markdown, DOC, and DOCX
- Exports DOCX, PDF, and EPUB
- Offline mode and version history
What to know first
- Mac requires macOS 12 or later
- iPhone requires iOS 18 or later
- Pro plans renew automatically except Lifetime
- Lifetime is listed at $59.99 a month
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