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Wavemaker Cards

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Spec score 7.5 #120 of 135 in Writing Apps

What it is

Wavemaker Cards is free planning and writing software for developing a book from an idea into chapters and scenes. Its planning board holds movable notes that users can turn into a to-do plan for a novel. A searchable research database organizes notes with hashtags, while the Snowflake tool uses cards to help expand an initial idea. Outlining and manuscript formatting are included, and projects can be exported as Text or RTF. The app can be installed as a Progressive Web App and used without an internet connection. The maker says projects are kept in a local database that users can back up and move, or back up to personal Google Drive; device syncing through Google Drive is also supported. Its privacy policy says the most recent app does not store novel information on the maker’s servers and that users retain ownership of their work. Wavemaker runs on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and Mac, subject to browser support for installation. Real-time collaboration is not available. The assistant bot can be connected using an OpenAI API key, and OpenAI may charge for its service.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Wavemaker is novel planning and writing software for structuring a book into chapters and scenes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Support
The maker directs users seeking help to its Twitter account and r/wavemakercards community.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
AI integration
The version 4 help article explains how to connect the assistant bot using an OpenAI API key, and says OpenAI may charge for its service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Data storage
The privacy policy says the most recent app does not store novel information on the maker’s servers; users control it locally or in their personal Google Drive.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemakercards.com
Device sync
The maker says users can sync devices using Google Drive.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Local backup
The maker says projects are kept in a local database that can be backed up and moved, and can also be backed up to Google Drive.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Offline use
The app can be installed as a Progressive Web App and run without an internet connection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Ownership
The privacy policy says users retain the rights and ownership of what they create with the app.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemakercards.com
Planning board
The planning board lets users organize notes, move them around, and make a to-do plan for a novel.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Real-time collaboration
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Research database
The research database stores searchable notes organized with hashtags.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Snowflake method
The Snowflake tool helps users expand an initial idea into a novel using cards.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk
Supported systems
The maker says Wavemaker runs on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, and Mac, subject to browser support for installation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk

Plans and prices

Free Free Read 7 Oct 2026 · wavemaker.co.uk

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Can run offline as a Progressive Web App.
  • Research notes are searchable and organized with hashtags.
  • Projects can be backed up locally or to Google Drive.
  • Exports manuscripts as Text or RTF.
  • Users retain ownership of their writing.

Limits

  • Real-time collaboration is not available.
  • Installation depends on browser support.
  • OpenAI may charge for assistant bot usage.

Who it suits

Wavemaker Cards suits writers who want to organize a novel’s scenes, research, and outline, including when working offline. Its local project storage and Google Drive options suit users who want to manage their own project data.

Verdict

Wavemaker Cards combines novel planning tools with offline use and user-managed project storage. It is free, but it does not support real-time collaboration.

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