Novelcrafter
Browser-based novel writing platform with a story codex and bring-your-own AI
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Pricing
From $4/mo
Free trial
Yes
Company
Novelcrafter
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What is Novelcrafter?
Novelcrafter is web-based writing software for novelists and other authors. It brings together planning, drafting and reviewing in one place, built around the Codex: a story wiki that tracks characters, locations and lore and links them automatically across a manuscript.
You can use AI as much or as little as you want. Novelcrafter connects to the provider you choose, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, OpenRouter (300+ models), or local models through LM Studio and Ollama. AI features include scene summarization, character extraction, generating prose from scene beats and a Workshop Chat for brainstorming. A customizable prompting system lets you build your own shortcuts.
The tool suits fiction and non-fiction writers, series authors who share a Codex across books, romance and NSFW writers, and co-authors or writing groups who need collaboration and team features. Nothing needs to be installed, and free courses are available.
Key features
- Codex story bible that automatically tracks and links story elements
- Codex shared across books in a series
- Planning modes for spotting plot holes and inconsistencies
- Connect your own AI provider or local models via Ollama/LM Studio
- Generate prose from scene beats
- AI scene summarization and character extraction
- Workshop Chat for brainstorming with story context
- Collaboration with editors, co-authors and teams
Use cases
Who it's for
Writing a book series
Share one Codex across every book in a series, so you don't have to re-enter characters and lore for each one.
AI-assisted drafting
Turn scene beats into draft prose using the AI model of your choice, with Codex details pulled into the context.
Co-authoring and editing
Invite a co-author, proofreader or editor to a novel or series, or set up teams for a writing group.
Romance and multi-POV fiction
Track character chemistry and multi-POV arcs, and write spin-offs for your readers.
Novelcrafter pricing
From the vendor's site, checked Nov 8, 2026; we re-check prices monthly. Prices change — confirm on their pricing page.
Scribe
monthly
$4 USD/mo or $40.00 billed yearly
- Unlimited books
- Series & universes
- Codex
- Basic review features
Hobbyist
monthly
$8 USD/mo or $80.00 billed yearly
- Everything in Scribe
- AI with bring your own key
- Scene summarization and character extraction
- Live chat support
Artisan
monthly
$14 USD/mo or $140.00 billed yearly
- Everything in Hobbyist
- Workshop Chat
- Advanced review features (planned)
Specialist
monthly
$20 USD/mo or $200.00 billed yearly
- Everything in Artisan
- Invite collaborators to novels and series
- Create and manage teams
- Priority support
Get an email when Novelcrafter changes its prices
One mail per change, a stop link in each. Nothing else.
How Novelcrafter compares
- Novelcrafter has no free plan, while 2 of the 3 alternatives below have one.
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | Free trial | API | Open source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNovelcrafter | $4/mo | — | — | — | ||
S Sudowrite | $10/mo | — | — | — | Novelcrafter vs Sudowrite | |
| SSquibler | $15.83/mo | — | — | — | Novelcrafter vs Squibler | |
A AI Dungeon | Free | — | — | — | Novelcrafter vs AI Dungeon |
The closest alternatives in our directory by category. “Starts at” is the cheapest paid plan per month, as each vendor lists it.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- 21-day free trial with all features and no credit card
- Paid plans start at $4/month
- Works with many AI providers, including local models
- Read-only access and export stay available after you cancel
Limitations
- No free plan
- AI features need the Hobbyist plan or higher and your own API key
- Inviting collaborators requires the $20 Specialist plan
- No student, educator or non-profit discounts
Novelcrafter FAQ
Is there a free plan?
No. There is a 21-day free trial with all features unlocked and no credit card required.
How much does Novelcrafter cost?
Plans cost $4, $8, $14 and $20 USD per month. Annual billing gives 2 months off.
Which AI models does it support?
OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini, Meta Llama, Mistral, OpenRouter's 300+ models, and local models through LM Studio or Ollama.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
You keep read-only access, so you can view and export your work, but you can't edit it.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Novelcrafter runs in the browser, so there is no software to install.
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