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The Novel Factory vs bibisco: catalog facts
The Novel Factory	bibisco
Paid Paid software with a 30-day free trial that needs no payment details.	Freemium A free version is available, with a paid edition offering more features.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Guided roadmap for planning a novel step by step Corkboard view of scenes and plot structure	Tracks characters, scenes and storylines alongside the text Available on desktop and mobile platforms
Paid after the trial Prescribes a particular planning method that may not suit every writer	Focused on novels rather than other kinds of writing Some features are reserved for the paid edition
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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