StoryBox
StoryBox: A free Windows writing workspace with story planning and publishing exports. Ranked #125 of 135 in Writing Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 45-day trial; best for windows writers wanting free publishing exports.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 45-day trial
- Best forWindows writers wanting free publishing exports
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Publishing toolsYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free Windows desktop workspace for novel planning and drafting
- ePub and mobi exports support publishing workflows
- Outlining, index cards, backups, and distraction-free writing
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only deployment excludes mobile writing
- The vendor says it has not been updated since 2016
- No verified version history is described
Our verdict on StoryBox
StoryBox is a freeware Windows desktop writing application for novelists who want planning tools and publishing exports in one workspace. Its dockable panels organize synopsis, notes, outlines, and storyboards, while full-screen mode supports distraction-free drafting and side-by-side document views. Solo writers and small teams working primarily on Windows can also track word counts, set a countdown timer, import existing projects and multiple files, and keep work saved automatically with project backups.
The publishing workflow is a central strength. StoryBox can export HTML, RTF, plain text, ePub, and mobi files, with vendor-specific profiles for ePub output. The Free plan includes the Windows writing workspace, ePub and mobi export, outlining, and storyboarding. Dropbox and Calibre are listed integrations, giving the application defined connections within a writing and ebook workflow. Writers who already organize projects around these tools may find the export path more suitable than a basic drafting application.
StoryBox is a focused desktop choice rather than a cross-platform writing system. The vendor states that it remains usable but has not been updated since 2016, which matters for writers seeking an actively maintained product. It also has no mobile apps, and a verified version-history feature is not described. Choose StoryBox if free Windows software, structured novel planning, automatic backups, and publishing-oriented exports are the priorities. Writers who need mobile access, current ongoing development, or verified version history should consider a different application.
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StoryBox fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Publishing tools | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | Not verified |
| Version history | Not verified |
| Offline mode | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | No |
| Export formats | Extensive |
| Free trial | 45 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Dropbox, Calibre |
| Pricing | Free plan · 45-day trial (source) |
| Website | storyboxsoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
StoryBox integrations
StoryBox lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Dropbox
- Calibre
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