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PlottrNovelPad
Paid

Paid software with a 30-day free trial.

 Paid

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

Windows, macOS, Web Web
  • Drag and drop visual timeline of plotlines
  • Genre plot templates and character sheets
  • Card-based boards for plot, characters, locations and timelines
  • Scene overview of the whole novel on one screen
  • Paid after the trial
  • Focused on outlining rather than writing the manuscript
  • Paid after the 14-day trial
  • Focused on novels rather than other forms
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app, 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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