Overleaf
9.1#2 in writing appsFrom $8.25 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitOverleaf vs Story Architect
Story Architect
9.2#1 in writing appsFrom $4.17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Overleaf | Story Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Overleaf was created in 2011 by John Hammersley and John Lees-Miller and joined Digital Science in 2014. | SaaSHub reports that Dmitry Novikov began the precursor project in 2013, Story Architect was conceived in 2019 and released in 2021. |
| Documentation | The official documentation covers getting started, editing, projects, collaboration, integrations, security, on-premises administration, troubleshooting and LaTeX tutorials. | The help center contains 39 articles across seven topics covering installation, workflows, features, customization, licenses, mobile use and comparisons. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Overleaf is an online platform for collaborating in LaTeX, compiling documents, and refining them. | Story Architect is an all-in-one writing app for screenplays, comics, plays, books and other story forms organized in a shared project bible. |
Overleaf plans
- FreeFree
- Student$8.25 a month
- Standard$16.75 a month
- Pro$33.25 a month
- OrganizationsPriced on request
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 Overleaf 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.