Manuscript
6.7#90 in writing apps$79 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitManuscript vs Story Architect
Story Architect
9.2#2 in writing appsFrom $4.17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Manuscript | Story Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | The download page lists macOS for Apple Silicon and Intel, and Windows 10/11 64-bit. | The download page lists apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS/iPadOS and Android. |
| Purpose | Manuscript is a desktop writing app for novelists that combines a prose editor, story planning, a story bible, and book export. | Story Architect is an all-in-one writing app for screenplays, comics, plays, books and other story forms organized in a shared project bible. |
Manuscript plans
- Pro trial—
- Pro$79, paid once
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 Manuscript 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.