Essayist
6.8#87 in writing appsFrom $79.99 a yeariOSmacOS
VisitEssayist vs Story Architect
Story Architect
9.2#2 in writing appsFrom $4.17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Essayist | Story Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Import and export | The site lists PDF and Word export and BibTeX import. | The project supports exchanges involving Final Draft, Fountain, DOCX, ODT, PDF, Celtx, Trelby and KIT Scenarist formats, with availability depending on document type. |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
Essayist plans
- Monthly$9.99 a month
- Yearly$79.99 a year
Story Architect plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$4.17 a month
- Creator$8.34 a month
- AI credits 50$10, paid once
- AI credits 200$30, paid once
- AI credits 500$60, paid once
Pick Essayist if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Story Architect if…
Story Architect suits writers organizing projects across screenplays, comics, plays, books, and other forms. Pro is presented for professionals, while Creator is aimed at people often on the move and adds collaboration.