LivingWriter vs NovelPad

LivingWriter8.7Visit NovelPad8.5Visit

Higher score LivingWriter #6 in Book Writing Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit LivingWriter

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NovelPad #8 in Book Writing Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit NovelPad

• LivingWriter fits best

  AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools

• NovelPad fits best

  Cloud-based planners and collaborators

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Side by side

Feature	LivingWriter 8.7/10 Visit ↗	NovelPad 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.5
Ranking	#6 in Book Writing Software	#8 in Book Writing Software
Best for	AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools	Cloud-based planners and collaborators
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$150/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	7 days	14 days
Free trial length	7 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
Integrations	2 integrations	1 integrations
Features LivingWriter 1/5 · NovelPad 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	✓	✓
Revision history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	extensive	basic
Our review
Pros	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	Scene, plot, character, and subplot boards support detailed planning Version history, comparisons, and snapshot restore support revision work Cloud plans combine offline writing, synchronization, sharing, and collaboration
Cons	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	There is no free plan after the 14-day trial Native mobile apps are not included Desktop Only has no sync or cloud storage
Our verdict	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 →	NovelPad is writing software for professional and aspiring novelists who want one workspace for planning, drafting, revising, and sharing manuscript material. Its tools cover scene, chapter, plot, character, and subplot organization,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• NovelPad — where it wins

  • Scene, plot, character, and subplot boards support detailed planning
  • Version history, comparisons, and snapshot restore support revision work
  • Cloud plans combine offline writing, synchronization, sharing, and collaboration

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan after the 14-day trial
  • Native mobile apps are not included
  • Desktop Only has no sync or cloud storage

• LivingWriter8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  Visit LivingWriterFull verdict →
• NovelPad8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A focused novel workspace for planning, drafting, revising, and collaborating across devices.

  Visit NovelPadFull verdict →