Plot Factory
7.6#30 in writing appsFrom $9 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitPlot Factory vs Substack
What both publish
| Fact | Plot Factory | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says submitted content remains the user's property and that only the user can see their work unless they explicitly share it. | Substack's privacy policy says it endeavors to protect personal information but cannot guarantee complete security. |
| Purpose | Plot Factory is an online story planner for planning, organizing, and writing stories and fictional universes. | Substack is a publishing platform for writers, creators, and subscribers. |
Plot Factory plans
- Hobbyist$9 a month
- Enthusiast$14 a month
- Novelist$19 a month
- BasicFree
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
Pick Plot Factory if…
Plot Factory suits writers who want to plan chapters, scenes, characters, and fictional worlds in a browser. Its free plan may fit someone working on one story without a word-count limit.
Pick Substack if…
Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies building a direct subscriber audience. It is useful for creators who want multiple media formats, audience discovery, segmentation, email automation, and paid subscription options.