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LivingWriterReedsy Studio
Paid

Subscription plans are listed on the pricing page.

 Freemium

Free to use, with paid add-ons and an upgrade option.

Web Web
  • Visual plotting and organization for a manuscript
  • Templates for fiction and nonfiction structures
  • Formats the book while you write instead of as a separate step
  • Organizes chapters, scenes, front and back matter in one sidebar
  • Requires an account and stores work in the cloud
  • AI features may not suit writers who avoid them
  • Runs in the browser and needs an account
  • Some features, such as goals and reminders, are paid add-ons
Web application, Hosted service 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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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