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4thewords vs Novlr: catalog facts
4thewords	Novlr
Freemium Free to try, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.	Freemium Free to start with no credit card required.
Web	Web
Game mechanics and streaks that reward regular writing Cloud save with version history	Daily and per-project word goals with streak tracking Writing sprints and goal celebrations
Online service that needs an account Game elements can distract writers who want a plain editor	Runs in the browser and needs an account Few details published about export formats
Web application	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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