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WonderPen vs novelWriter: catalog facts
WonderPennovelWriter
Paid

Proprietary software sold through a purchase page on the developer's site.

Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Unlimited-depth tree for chapters and documents
  • Export to PDF, Word, EPUB and web pages, including whole books
  • Keeps chapters, notes and cross-references in readable project files.
  • Proprietary and paid
  • Cloud sync relies on the developer's own service
  • Uses lightweight markup rather than a word processor's visual layout.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Proprietary License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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