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PlottrGingko Writer
Paid

Paid software with a 30-day free trial.

 Freemium

Free to get started; full pricing is listed on the site.

Windows, macOS, Web Web
  • Drag and drop visual timeline of plotlines
  • Genre plot templates and character sheets
  • Tree of cards keeps outline and detail side by side
  • Rearranging cards restructures a draft quickly
  • Paid after the trial
  • Focused on outlining rather than writing the manuscript
  • Card-based layout takes adjustment for people used to linear editors
  • Pricing beyond the free start is not detailed in the research
Downloadable app, Web application Web application
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

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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