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bibisco vs The Novel Factory: catalog facts
bibisco	The Novel Factory
Freemium A free version is available, with a paid edition offering more features.	Paid Paid software with a 30-day free trial that needs no payment details.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Web
Tracks characters, scenes and storylines alongside the text Available on desktop and mobile platforms	Guided roadmap for planning a novel step by step Corkboard view of scenes and plot structure
Focused on novels rather than other kinds of writing Some features are reserved for the paid edition	Paid after the trial Prescribes a particular planning method that may not suit every writer
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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