Storyist vs NovelPad

Storyist8.8Visit NovelPad8.5Visit

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

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

• Storyist fits best

  Mac and iOS book writers

• NovelPad fits best

  Cloud-based planners and collaborators

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Side by side

Feature	Storyist 8.8/10 Visit ↗	NovelPad 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#5 in Book Writing Software	#8 in Book Writing Software
Best for	Mac and iOS book writers	Cloud-based planners and collaborators
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$19 one-time	$150/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
Integrations	6 integrations	1 integrations
Features Storyist 0/5 · 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	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Revision history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	extensive	basic
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	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	Available only on macOS and iOS Requires separate one-time purchases for Mac and iOS Cloud storage workflows depend on supported services	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• Storyist8.8/10 · Paid

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

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• NovelPad8.5/10 · 14-day trial

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

  Visit NovelPadFull verdict →