Storyist vs LivingWriter

Storyist8.8Visit LivingWriter8.7Visit

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

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

• Storyist fits best

  Mac and iOS book writers

• LivingWriter fits best

  AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools

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Side by side

Feature	Storyist 8.8/10 Visit ↗	LivingWriter 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#5 in Book Writing Software	#6 in Book Writing Software
Best for	Mac and iOS book writers	AI-assisted writers seeking broad tools
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$19 one-time	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	2 integrations
Features Storyist 0/5 · LivingWriter 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	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Revision history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	extensive	extensive
Our review
Pros	Combines rich-text editing, outlining, story sheets, and index cards Exports books to ePub, Kindle, and PDF Automatic versions support browsing and restoration	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
Cons	Available only on macOS and iOS Requires separate one-time purchases for Mac and iOS Cloud storage workflows depend on supported services	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
Our verdict	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Storyist8.8/10 · Paid

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

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

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

  Visit LivingWriterFull verdict →