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LivingWriter vs Novilot
LivingWriter leads on 0 checks, Novilot on 3, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreLivingWriter · 7.0/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresNovilot · 4 of 5
LivingWriter scores higher on our rubric for book writing software: 7.0 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Novilot offers outlining tools; LivingWriter doesn't publish it. Novilot offers manuscript formatting; LivingWriter doesn't publish it. Novilot offers revision history; LivingWriter doesn't publish it.
LivingWriter is the better fit for AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools. Novilot is the better fit for free writers needing continuity checks.
- LivingWriter fits best
AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools
- Novilot fits best
Free writers needing continuity checks
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Side by side
| Feature | LivingWriter 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | Novilot 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in Book Writing Software | #7 in Book Writing Software |
| Best for | AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools | Free writers needing continuity checks |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Features LivingWriter 1/5 · Novilot 4/5 | ||
| Outlining tools | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Manuscript formatting | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Cloud sync | Not published | Not published |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Revision history | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Not published | web |
| Export formats | extensive | DOCX, EPUB, PDF, HTML, Markdown |
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| 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 → |
Novilot is a browser-based writing workspace for novelists who want planning, drafting, manuscript organization, and continuity support in one place. Its free plan includes manuscript writing and organization, a Story Bible, and Continuity… 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
Novilot — where it wins
- Continuity audits flag contradictions across chapters.
- Story Bible suggestions track characters, locations, and world details.
- Exports manuscripts to DOCX, EPUB, PDF, HTML, and Markdown.
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access limits offline and desktop workflows.
- AI and other features use credits with a rolling 30-day allowance.
- Cloud backup to Dropbox or GitHub is push-only, not two-way sync.
- LivingWriter7.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad, AI-assisted writing workspace with planning, collaboration, and publishing tools.
Visit LivingWriterFull verdict → - Novilot6.9/10 · Free plan
A broad free writing workspace for novelists who need continuity checks.
Visit NovilotFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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