Story Architect
9.2#2 in writing appsFrom $4.17 a monthFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitStory Architect vs The Novel Factory
The Novel Factory
7.4#41 in writing appsAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Story Architect | The Novel Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Import and export | The project supports exchanges involving Final Draft, Fountain, DOCX, ODT, PDF, Celtx, Trelby and KIT Scenarist formats, with availability depending on document type. | Users can import a manuscript from Word and export manuscripts and supporting data to Word. |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Story Architect is an all-in-one writing app for screenplays, comics, plays, books and other story forms organized in a shared project bible. | The Novel Factory is an app with tools for writing, organizing, and structuring a novel. |
| Security and privacy | The privacy policy says the maker uses physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard information collected online, and says it does not sell, distribute or lease personal information without permission or a legal requirement. | The maker's privacy policy says it is subject to UK GDPR and EU GDPR for services offered to people in the EEA. |
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
The Novel Factory plans
- Basic$82.50
- Standard$220
- Basic (monthly)$8.25 a month
- Standard (monthly)$22 a month
- Basic (annual)$82.50 a year
- Standard (annual)$220 a year
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.
Pick The Novel Factory if…
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