Novelcrafter

What Novelcrafter does

• The Codex. A story bible and wiki for characters, places and lore that tracks and links entries automatically.
• Planning views. Multiple modes, such as grid and plan views, for spotting plot holes and inconsistencies.
• Shared Codex across books. Reuse world details across the books of a series or universe.
• Bring-your-own AI provider. Connect OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral or OpenRouter keys, or run local models via LM Studio or Ollama.
• Collaboration. Invite co-authors, proofreaders or editors, with team management on the top plan.

Who it’s for

• Novelists managing complex worlds and series
• Writers who want AI optional and under their own control
• Writing groups collaborating on a manuscript

Novelcrafter pricing

Scribe $4/mo; Hobbyist $8/mo; Artisan $14/mo; Specialist $20/mo; 21-day free trial; annual billing gives 2 months off

As listed on November 9, 2026. Check novelcrafter.com for current prices.

Things to know

• No free plan; a 21-day trial is offered
• AI features require the Hobbyist plan or higher and a bring-your-own API key
• Chat features and advanced review tools on Artisan are marked as planned

Quick answers

What is Novelcrafter?

Novelcrafter is a browser-based writing platform for novels and other long-form works, including non-fiction, screenplays and articles.

Is Novelcrafter free?

No. Novelcrafter has no permanent free plan. Paid plans start at $4 a month. (As listed on November 9, 2026.)

Who makes Novelcrafter?

Novelcrafter is made by Novelcrafter.

Where can you use Novelcrafter?

Novelcrafter is available on the web.

What are some alternatives to Novelcrafter?

Other tools filed in the same section include Sudowrite, Article Forge and Nichesss.

Tags

#novel-writing#codex#story-bible#byok#long-form