Google Docs
7.2#9 in word processing softwareFrom $7 a monthAndroidiOSWebExtension
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What both publish
| Fact | Google Docs | Novlr |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Docs connects with Gmail, Google Drive, Sheets, Calendar, Chat, and Meet features. | Studio offers additional backups to Google Drive or Dropbox. |
| Purpose | Google Docs is an online document editor for creating and collaborating on content. | Novlr is a creative writing workspace designed to help writers plan, write, stay motivated, and publish. |
| Security | Google says Docs data is encrypted by default and supports privacy controls and advanced client-side encryption. | The privacy policy says data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with database row-level security and secure session management. |
Google Docs plans
- Business Starter — Flexible$8.40 a month
- Business Starter — Annual/Fixed-Term$7 a month
- Business Starter — Annual payment$84 a year
- Business Standard — Flexible$16.80 a month
- Business Standard — Annual/Fixed-Term$14 a month
- Business Plus — Flexible$26.40 a month
Novlr plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$8 a month
- Studio$16 a month
- Lifetime Studio Member$499, paid once
Pick Google Docs if…
Docs suits individuals and teams who want to create and collaborate on documents online or offline. It can also work for people who need Word and PDF compatibility or integrations with other Google services.
Pick Novlr if…
Novlr suits writers who want one workspace for planning and drafting, whether writing for themselves, sharing fanfiction, or pursuing traditional or self-publishing. It may also suit authors who want website creation and publishing tools alongside their writing.