Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
LivingWriter and Novelcrafter score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. LivingWriter has a free tier; Novelcrafter does not. Paid plans start at $12/mo for LivingWriter and $4/mo for Novelcrafter.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Company | LivingWriter | Novelcrafter |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | MarketingDesign | MarketingDesignAI & Machine Learning |
| Categories | ai-writing | ai-writing |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | livingwriter | novelcrafter |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Plot Board | ||
| Advanced Review Features | ||
| Device Previews | ||
| Ai Character Extraction | ||
| Elements / Chapter Board | ||
| Ai Scene Summarization | ||
| Export To Various Formats | ||
| Basic Review Features | ||
| Hierarchical Organization | ||
| Bring Your Own Key (Byok) | ||
| Import From Other Writing Software | ||
| Codex | ||
| Novel And Screenwriting | ||
| Collaborative Writing | ||
| Research Board | ||
| Create And Manage Teams | ||
| Smart Elements | ||
| Discord Community | ||
| Generate From Scene Beats | ||
| Get Invited As Editor | ||
| Get Invited As Viewer | ||
| Get Invited Into Teams | ||
| Invite Teams You'Re Part Of To Your Novels | ||
| Invite Teams You'Re Part Of To Your Series | ||
| Live Chat | ||
| Series | ||
| Universes (Planned) | ||
| Unlimited Books | ||
| Workshop Chat |
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LivingWriter's paid plans start at $12/mo and Novelcrafter's start at $4/mo, so Novelcrafter is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
LivingWriter offers a free tier; Novelcrafter does not currently list one.
Novelcrafter scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
