articy:draft X
7.4#4 in game narrative design softwareFrom €69.99 a yearFree planAPImacOSSelf-hostedWindows
Visitarticy:draft X vs TADS
What both publish
| Fact | articy:draft X | TADS |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | The client supports Windows 10 and 11 64-bit and macOS 14 and 15; server and API programs support Windows and Windows Server. | The download page lists authoring or interpreter options for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Unix systems. |
| Purpose | articy:draft X is a narrative design and game writing tool for creating and managing interactive stories. | TADS is a free authoring system for creating interactive fiction. |
articy:draft X plans
- articy:draft X FREEFree
- articy:draft X Monthly subscription€6.99 a month
- Single User Monthly subscription€7.98 a month
- Team bundles€56 a month
- articy:draft X Annual subscription€69.99 a year
- Single User Annual subscription€79.99 a year
TADS plans
- TADSFree
Pick articy:draft X if…
articy:draft X suits game writers and narrative designers building branching stories, especially those working with Unity or Unreal. Teams needing shared project access can consider the multi-user options.
Pick TADS if…
TADS suits authors creating interactive fiction who want a programming-language-based system and a supplied game library. Windows users can also use its graphical Workbench; other platforms have command-line tools.