Novlr
7.7#2 in text appFrom $8 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitNovlr vs yWriter
What both publish
| Fact | Novlr | yWriter |
|---|---|---|
| Export formats | extensive | The official page lists RTF, LaTeX, EPUB, and MOBI export capabilities. |
| Exports | Writing and notes can be exported in DOCX, PDF, ODT, EPUB, and RTF formats. | The Windows version exports RTF, LaTeX, EPUB and MOBI, and can export selected chapters. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Studio offers additional backups to Google Drive or Dropbox. | Mobile editions use Dropbox to edit desktop projects, while the desktop program can back up to FTP when server credentials are supplied. |
| Mobile apps | No | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing tools | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Novlr is a creative writing workspace designed to help writers plan, write, stay motivated, and publish. | yWriter is novel-writing software that organizes a novel into chapters and scenes and does not generate plot ideas or perform creative tasks. |
Novlr plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$8 a month
- Studio$16 a month
- Lifetime Studio Member$499, paid once
yWriter plans
- Desktop—
- Android—
- iOS—
- yWriter for MacOS betaFree
- Mac betaFree
- Windows desktopFree
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.
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.