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NovelPad vs Aeon Timeline: catalog facts
NovelPad	Aeon Timeline
Paid 14-day free trial with no card, then ownership from $89.	Paid Paid software with a free 14-day trial.
Web	Windows, macOS
Card-based boards for plot, characters, locations and timelines Scene overview of the whole novel on one screen	Views a story chronologically, by narrative or by character arc Custom categories and attributes for detailed records
Paid after the 14-day trial Focused on novels rather than other forms	Paid after the 14-day trial Closed source
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is 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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