Storyist vs Novilot

Storyist6.9Visit Novilot6.9Visit

Storyist #6 in Book Writing Software 6.9/10 From $19 ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Storyist

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Novilot #7 in Book Writing Software 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Novilot

• Storyist fits best

  Mac and iOS book writers

• Novilot fits best

  Free writers needing continuity checks

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Side by side

Feature	Storyist 6.9/10 Visit ↗	Novilot 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	6.9	6.9
Ranking	#6 in Book Writing Software	#7 in Book Writing Software
Best for	Mac and iOS book writers	Free writers needing continuity checks
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Web
Integrations	6 integrations	2 integrations
Features Storyist 0/5 · Novilot 4/5
Outlining tools	Not published	✓ (best)
Manuscript formatting	Not published	✓ (best)
Cloud sync	Not published	Not published
Collaboration	Not published	✓ (best)
Revision history	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms	Not published	web
Export formats	extensive	DOCX, EPUB, PDF, HTML, Markdown
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	Continuity audits flag contradictions across chapters. Story Bible suggestions track characters, locations, and world details. Exports manuscripts to DOCX, EPUB, PDF, HTML, and Markdown.
Cons	Available only on macOS and iOS Requires separate one-time purchases for Mac and iOS Cloud storage workflows depend on supported services	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.
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 →	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

• 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

• 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.

• Storyist6.9/10 · From $19

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

  Visit StoryistFull verdict →
• Novilot6.9/10 · Free plan

  A broad free writing workspace for novelists who need continuity checks.

  Visit NovilotFull verdict →