Head-to-head · Book Writing Software
Campfire vs LivingWriter
Campfire leads on 0 checks, LivingWriter on 0, and 2 are 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 scoreCampfire · 7.4/10
- Free planboth
Campfire scores higher on our rubric for book writing software: 7.4 against 7.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Campfire is the better fit for writers needing publishing and collaboration. LivingWriter is the better fit for AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools.
- Campfire fits best
Writers needing publishing and collaboration
- LivingWriter fits best
AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools
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Side by side
| Feature | Campfire 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | LivingWriter 7.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Book Writing Software | #5 in Book Writing Software |
| Best for | Writers needing publishing and collaboration | AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $0.5/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Features Campfire 1/5 · LivingWriter 1/5 | ||
| Outlining tools | Not published | Not published |
| Manuscript formatting | Not published | Not published |
| Cloud sync | Not published | Not published |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision history | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | Not published |
| Export formats | extensive | extensive |
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| Our verdict | Campfire is a writing and worldbuilding platform for authors, publishers, and readers. It supports manuscript drafting, chapter organization, character and setting development, story planning, collaboration, exporting, self-publishing, and… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Campfire — where it wins
- Combines manuscript drafting with detailed worldbuilding modules
- Supports real-time collaboration and version history
- Exports to PDF, EPUB, DOCX, HTML, and RTF
Where it doesn't
- Free access is limited to selected writing and worldbuilding modules
- Full collaboration and export tools require the Standard Monthly plan
- Its publishing features may exceed the needs of basic drafting workflows
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
- Campfire7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $0.50/mo
A broad workspace for drafting, worldbuilding, collaboration, and publishing.
Visit CampfireFull verdict → - LivingWriter7.0/10 · 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 Sep 2026
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