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Aeon TimelineWorld Anvil
Paid

Paid software with a free 14-day trial.

 Freemium

Free to start with no credit card; details of any paid plans are not covered here.

Windows, macOS Web
  • Views a story chronologically, by narrative or by character arc
  • Custom categories and attributes for detailed records
  • Combines worldbuilding wiki, campaign manager and novel planning
  • Campaign setup for more than 100 RPG systems
  • Paid after the 14-day trial
  • Closed source
  • Requires an account and an internet connection
  • Your world lives on World Anvil's servers rather than in local files
Downloadable app Web application
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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