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LivingWriter vs Storyist: catalog facts
LivingWriter	Storyist
Paid Subscription plans are listed on the pricing page.	Paid Commercial app; see the developer's site for current pricing.
Web	macOS, iOS
Visual plotting and organization for a manuscript Templates for fiction and nonfiction structures	Manuscript and screenplay templates for correct formatting Index cards and plot, character and setting sheets
Requires an account and stores work in the cloud AI features may not suit writers who avoid them	Apple platforms only Paid software
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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