LivingWriter

A tier on Writing AppsScore 8.2 · #20 of 135

Android app: Yes
Free plan: Yes
Runs on: Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android

livingwriter.com

Summary

LivingWriter is writing software for drafting and organizing manuscripts, with chapters and subchapters in its editor. Its Free plan supports one manuscript of up to 25,000 words and includes PDF export plus three AI requests per month. The listed platforms are web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with mobile apps available. Publishing tools, real-time collaboration, and version history are listed features, but the service does not offer offline mode. The Pro plan adds unlimited manuscripts and word count, Word import, DOCX and print export, writing goals, a Stash, a Research Board, Canva and Google Drive integration, sharing, collaboration, and 25 AI requests monthly. Pro + AI includes Pro features and unlimited AI requests, along with AI tools for outlines, rewriting, analysis, summaries, screenplay conversion, chat, and image creation. LivingWriter is made by a company headquartered in Albany, New York. Its pricing model is freemium, with a seven-day trial listed.

Who it is for

LivingWriter may suit writers who want a manuscript editor with chapters and subchapters, publishing tools, and collaboration. The Free plan fits a single manuscript within its 25,000-word limit; users needing offline access may want to note that it is unavailable.

What is good

Free plan includes one manuscript.
Free plan allows up to 25,000 words.
Exports PDF on the Free plan.
Supports real-time collaboration and version history.
Mobile apps are available.

What to know first

No offline mode.
Free plan is limited to one manuscript.
Free plan has a 25,000-word cap.
Free plan includes three AI requests per month.

Verdict

LivingWriter provides manuscript organization across desktop, web, and mobile platforms, with a free tier and paid tiers that add capacity and tools. Its lack of offline mode and the Free plan's manuscript and word limits are worth considering.

LivingWriter plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free One manuscript · Up to 25,000 words · Full editor with chapters and subchapters · Export to PDF · 3 AI requests per month livingwriter.com · 19 Sept 2026

Pro Not published Unlimited manuscripts and word count · Import from Word and export to DOCX and print · Goals, Stash, and Research Board · Canva and Google Drive integration · Sharing and collaboration · 25 AI requests per month livingwriter.com · 19 Sept 2026

Pro + AI Not published Everything in Pro · Unlimited AI requests across all features · AI outlines and element generation · AI rewrite, analysis, and summarization · AI screenplay conversion · AI chat and image creation livingwriter.com · 19 Sept 2026