What people use it for
- Drafting fiction
- Brainstorming plots
Learning difficulty
2/5: Fiction-specific tools to learn.
Competitors
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudowrite | Paid plans only | Trial only | See official site | 2/5 | – | Drafting and brainstorming fiction |
| Claude | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $0 · then $20/mo, or $17/mo billed yearly ($200 upfront) | 1/5 | You own or may use output commercially | Long documents, careful writing and code |
| ChatGPT | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | $0 · then $20/mo (Plus); Go: USD price not published for our region | 1/5 | You own or may use output commercially | All-purpose drafting, research and analysis |
| ProWritingAid | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 2/5 | – | Novelists and long-form writers |
| Atticus | One-time purchase | No | See official site | 2/5 | – | Formatting books for KDP without Vellum |
| Vellum | One-time purchase | Trial only | See official site | 2/5 | – | Professional book formatting on Mac |
| Novelcrafter | Paid plans only | Trial only | See official site | – | – | Planning and drafting novels |
Alternatives with a free plan
- Claude: Long documents, careful writing and code
- ChatGPT: All-purpose drafting, research and analysis
- ProWritingAid: Novelists and long-form writers
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