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NovelPadScrivener
Paid

14-day free trial with no card, then ownership from $89.

 Paid

Paid licence, with a free trial available.

Web Windows, macOS, iOS
  • Card-based boards for plot, characters, locations and timelines
  • Scene overview of the whole novel on one screen
  • Keeps research, notes and draft in one project
  • Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts
  • Paid after the 14-day trial
  • Focused on novels rather than other forms
  • Paid software
  • No Linux or Android version
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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