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GrinTale

Paid#28 of 34 in Book Writing Software

GrinTale: A visual book-writing workspace with strong planning tools, but no collaboration or free plan. Ranked #28 of 34 in Book Writing Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: 15-day trial; best for web writers wanting visual planning.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
15-day trial
Best for
Web writers wanting visual planning
Free plan
No
Paid from
€128/yr
Outlining tools
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Visual corkboard, mind map, and project outline for planning
- Character and location cards support detailed story-world organization
- PDF, DOCX, and EPUB export with automatic cloud synchronization
Where it doesn't
- No collaboration features for co-writing or editorial teams
- Annual pricing is €128 after a 15-day free trial
- Web-only access requires a modern browser and internet connection

Our verdict on GrinTale

GrinTale is a browser-based writing environment for novelists, essayists, academics, screenwriters, bloggers, and journalists working on books or other long-form texts. Projects can be organized into chapters, parts, and scenes, with drag-and-drop reordering for structural changes. Character and location cards hold images, notes, and relationships, while research materials and notes can stay alongside the manuscript. Because it runs in a modern browser and does not require installation, it suits writers who want a dedicated workspace without a desktop application. It is less suitable for teams that need shared editing or collaboration features.

Planning is GrinTale’s clearest strength. The visual corkboard lets writers arrange scenes and review the manuscript at a higher level, while the project mind map connects chapters, characters, locations, and ideas. The built-in encyclopedia, character sheets, story world tools, and project outline add further structure for complex projects. During drafting, Focus mode provides fullscreen writing, and daily word-count goals and statistics support a more deliberate writing routine. Snapshots and document versions give writers a way to preserve earlier states of a project, making the product a strong fit for visual planners and writers who want planning information close to the manuscript.

The published plan is GrinTale Pro at €128 per year, billed annually. It includes unlimited projects, the advanced editor and Focus mode, corkboard and project outline tools, snapshots and document versions, character sheets and story-world features, plus the mind map and built-in encyclopedia. A 15-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan. DOCX import includes automatic chapter detection, and finished work can be exported to PDF, DOCX, or EPUB, with automatic cloud synchronization. Choose GrinTale if visual planning and browser-based access matter more than team workflows; choose an alternative if collaboration or a free ongoing tier is essential.

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Plans 15-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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GrinTale fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	€128/yr
Supported platforms	web
Outlining tools	Yes
Manuscript formatting	Yes
Export formats	PDF, DOCX, EPUB
Cloud sync	Yes
Collaboration	Not verified
Revision history	Yes
Free trial	15 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	GDPR, 2FA
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	15-day trial (source)
Website	grintale.it
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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