Alternatives to Novelcrafter

A browser-based novel-writing workspace with a story wiki called the Codex and optional AI drafting. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

  • Novelcrafter

    A browser-based novel-writing workspace with a story wiki called the Codex and optional AI drafting.

    PaidProprietaryWeb

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Novelcrafter.

  • Sudowrite

    A web-based AI writing partner built for novelists and fiction writers.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    Sudowrite is freemium and uses its own Muse fiction model with tools like Describe, instead of connecting to AI models of your choice.

  • Type

    An AI-assisted document editor for writing books, screenplays and other long-form stories.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    Type is a freemium fiction and screenplay editor with stored story details, offline mode, version history and DOCX, PDF and audio exports.

  • NovelAI

    An online service for AI-assisted story writing and anime-style image generation.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    NovelAI is a freemium fiction co-authoring service that tracks story worlds and characters and adds anime-style image generation.

  • Squibler

    A web-based AI writing tool for drafting books, novels and screenplays from an idea.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    Squibler generates full book and screenplay drafts plus outlines and characters, but drafts need substantial human editing.

  • AutoCrit

    An online platform for planning, writing and editing fiction with manuscript analysis and feedback.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

    AutoCrit combines planning, writing and editing for fiction with manuscript analysis, and is freemium rather than paid after a trial.

  • SillyTavern

    A locally-installed front end for language models aimed at long-form roleplay and character-driven writing.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinuxSelf-hosted

    SillyTavern is a free open-source local front end with lorebooks and world info, aimed at character roleplay and requiring Node or Docker setup.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • ProWritingAid

    A grammar checker and style editor with planning and critique tools aimed at fiction writers.

    FreemiumProprietaryWebBrowser extension

  • Marlowe

    An AI manuscript analysis service that reads a novel draft and produces developmental feedback reports.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb

  • KoboldAI Lite

    A standalone browser interface for chatting with and writing alongside language models from many backends.

    FreeProprietaryWeb

  • Lex

    A minimalist online word processor with built-in AI feedback, rewriting and live collaboration.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb