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Plot Factory vs 4thewords: catalog facts
Plot Factory	4thewords
Freemium Signing up is free; see the site for current plan details.	Freemium Free to try, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Web	Web
Worldbuilding, character and plot planning next to the manuscript Works in a mobile browser with no installation	Game mechanics and streaks that reward regular writing Cloud save with version history
Online only, with your stories stored on the service Requires an account	Online service that needs an account Game elements can distract writers who want a plain editor
Web application	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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