Author's Forge
6.8#16 in book writing softwareFrom $20 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitAuthor's Forge vs yWriter
What both publish
| Fact | Author's Forge | yWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The privacy policy identifies the company as Authors Forge LLC and lists its address as 3104 E Camelback Rd #705, Phoenix, AZ 85016. | Simon Haynes identifies himself as yWriter's programmer and author. |
| Purpose | Author's Forge is a local-first writing app for drafting, organizing, and publishing books. | yWriter is novel-writing software that organizes a novel into chapters and scenes and does not generate plot ideas or perform creative tasks. |
Author's Forge plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$20 a month
- Pro Plus$40 a month
- Pro Max$60 a month
yWriter plans
- Desktop—
- Android—
- iOS—
- yWriter for MacOS betaFree
- Mac betaFree
- Windows desktopFree
Pick Author's Forge if…
It suits authors who want book-specific organization, formatting, and export tools on Windows, macOS, or Linux. The offline core features work without an account, while AI features require a paid plan.
Pick yWriter if…
yWriter suits novelists who want to organize drafts into chapters and scenes. Its desktop and mobile options may fit writers who need to edit projects across supported platforms.