Head-to-head · Book Writing Software
Campfire vs Storyist
Campfire leads on 2 checks, Storyist on 0, and 0 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 planonly Campfire
- Most featuresCampfire · 1 of 5
Campfire scores higher on our rubric for book writing software: 7.4 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Campfire offers free plan; Storyist doesn't. Campfire offers collaboration; Storyist doesn't publish it.
Campfire is the better fit for writers needing publishing and collaboration. Storyist is the better fit for mac and iOS book writers.
- Campfire fits best
Writers needing publishing and collaboration
- Storyist fits best
Mac and iOS book writers
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Side by side
| Feature | Campfire 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Storyist 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Book Writing Software | #6 in Book Writing Software |
| Best for | Writers needing publishing and collaboration | Mac and iOS book writers |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $0.5/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | macOS, iOS |
| Features Campfire 1/5 · Storyist 0/5 | ||
| Outlining tools | Not published | Not published |
| Manuscript formatting | Not published | Not published |
| Cloud sync | Not published | Not published |
| Collaboration | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| 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 → |
Storyist is a creative writing application for novelists and screenwriters who want drafting, planning, project organization, and publishing tools in one workspace. Its rich-text editor supports stylesheets, comments, images, headers,… 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
Storyist — where it wins
- Combines rich-text editing, outlining, story sheets, and index cards
- Exports books to ePub, Kindle, and PDF
- Automatic versions support browsing and restoration
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS and iOS
- Requires separate one-time purchases for Mac and iOS
- Cloud storage workflows depend on supported services
- Campfire7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $0.50/mo
A broad workspace for drafting, worldbuilding, collaboration, and publishing.
Visit CampfireFull verdict → - Storyist6.9/10 · From $19
A focused Mac and iOS workspace for drafting, planning, and publishing books.
Visit StoryistFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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