Dabble vs Storyist

Dabble9.2Visit Storyist8.8Visit

Higher score Dabble #2 in Book Writing Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Dabble

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Storyist #5 in Book Writing Software 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Storyist

• Dabble fits best

  Collaborative cross-platform novelists

• Storyist fits best

  Mac and iOS book writers

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Side by side

Feature	Dabble 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Storyist 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Book Writing Software	#5 in Book Writing Software
Best for	Collaborative cross-platform novelists	Mac and iOS book writers
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$19/mo	$19 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	macOS, iOS
Integrations	2 integrations	6 integrations
Features Dabble 1/5 · Storyist 0/5
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)	Not checked yet
Revision history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	extensive	extensive
Our review
Pros	Real-time co-authoring, comments, tracked suggestions, and version history Offline-first writing with automatic synchronization across six platforms Exports to Word, Google Docs, web, and Markdown, plus browser PDF printing	Combines rich-text editing, outlining, story sheets, and index cards Exports books to ePub, Kindle, and PDF Automatic versions support browsing and restoration
Cons	Full writing projects require a subscription or active trial Mobile access is a browser-installed progressive web app Higher tiers add useful editing and learning features at substantial cost	Available only on macOS and iOS Requires separate one-time purchases for Mac and iOS Cloud storage workflows depend on supported services
Our verdict	Dabble is a writing application for novelists and fiction authors who want drafting, planning, editing, and sharing in one workspace. Its manuscript editor organizes books, chapters, and scenes, while Plot Grid, character profiles, a story… 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

• Dabble — where it wins

  • Real-time co-authoring, comments, tracked suggestions, and version history
  • Offline-first writing with automatic synchronization across six platforms
  • Exports to Word, Google Docs, web, and Markdown, plus browser PDF printing

  Where it doesn't

  • Full writing projects require a subscription or active trial
  • Mobile access is a browser-installed progressive web app
  • Higher tiers add useful editing and learning features at substantial cost

• 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

• Dabble9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A cross-platform novel workspace with strong collaboration, planning, and export support.

  Visit DabbleFull verdict →
• Storyist8.8/10 · Paid

  A focused Mac and iOS workspace for drafting, planning, and publishing books.

  Visit StoryistFull verdict →