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Head-to-head · Book Writing Software

bibisco vs LivingWriter

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score bibisco #3 in Book Writing Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit bibisco
LivingWriter #6 in Book Writing Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit LivingWriter

bibisco leads on 0 checks, LivingWriter on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorebibisco · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresLivingWriter · 1 of 5

bibisco scores higher on our rubric for book writing software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

LivingWriter offers collaboration; bibisco doesn't.

bibisco is the better fit for budget-conscious novel planners. LivingWriter is the better fit for AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools.

  • bibisco fits best

    Budget-conscious novel planners

  • LivingWriter fits best

    AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools

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Side by side

Feature bibisco 9.0/10 Visit ↗ LivingWriter 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Book Writing Software #6 in Book Writing Software
Best for Budget-conscious novel planners AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price €29.99/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Features bibisco 0/5 · LivingWriter 1/5
Outlining tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Manuscript formatting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Collaboration — ✓ (best)
Revision history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats extensive extensive
Our review
Pros
  • Free Community Edition supports unlimited projects and desktop writing.
  • Detailed tools cover characters, scenes, timelines, goals, and novel analysis.
  • Desktop and mobile synchronization is available through bibisco Everywhere.
  • Free plan includes a full editor, PDF export, and 3 AI requests monthly
  • Planning boards, revision history, autosave, and cloud synchronization
  • Exports to DOCX, PDF, EPUB, print, and Amazon KDP
Cons
  • Collaboration is not supported.
  • Mobile apps and synchronization require the separate Everywhere subscription.
  • The many planning tools may be more than writers seeking a minimal editor need.
  • Free plan supports one manuscript and up to 25,000 words
  • Free plan limits AI use to 3 requests per month
  • Offline mode is not available
Our verdict

bibisco is a novel-writing application for authors who want planning, organization, and drafting in one workspace. Its tools cover character development, chapter and scene management, story architecture, timelines, mind maps, writing…

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LivingWriter is a cloud-based writing application for authors, screenwriters, novelists, students, and professionals who want one workspace for drafting, planning, research, and manuscript organization. Its editor supports chapters and…

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  1. bibiscoBook Writing Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. LivingWriterBook Writing Software 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • bibisco — where it wins

    • Free Community Edition supports unlimited projects and desktop writing.
    • Detailed tools cover characters, scenes, timelines, goals, and novel analysis.
    • Desktop and mobile synchronization is available through bibisco Everywhere.

    Where it doesn't

    • Collaboration is not supported.
    • Mobile apps and synchronization require the separate Everywhere subscription.
    • The many planning tools may be more than writers seeking a minimal editor need.

  • LivingWriter — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a full editor, PDF export, and 3 AI requests monthly
    • Planning boards, revision history, autosave, and cloud synchronization
    • Exports to DOCX, PDF, EPUB, print, and Amazon KDP

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan supports one manuscript and up to 25,000 words
    • Free plan limits AI use to 3 requests per month
    • Offline mode is not available
  • bibisco9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A focused novel-writing workspace with extensive planning tools and a free desktop edition.

    Visit bibiscoFull verdict →
  • LivingWriter8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad, AI-assisted writing workspace with planning, collaboration, and publishing tools.

    Visit LivingWriterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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