DragonWriter vs Plot Factory
DragonWriter
dragonwriter.app
Plot Factory
plotfactory.comSide by side
| Figure | DragonWriter | Plot Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $9/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Book Writing Software | 9.0 (#2) | 8.0 (#17) |
| Collaboration | Real-time collaboration lets multiple members edit scenes, notes and story reference material while seeing live cursors and word counts. | The FAQ says invited collaborators need only an account, while the host needs a Novelist subscription. |
| Exports | Finished manuscripts can be exported as EPUB, DOCX, TXT or Markdown. | The features page lists export formats including Word, ePub, Text, PDF, and HTML. |
| Privacy | DragonWriter says it does not sell personal information, display advertising, or use third-party tracking scripts beyond cookie-less Cloudflare Web Analytics. | The privacy policy says submitted content remains the user's property and that only the user can see their work unless they explicitly share it. |
| Security | Passwords are stored as hashes, connections use HTTPS, and sign-up and login requests are rate-limited. | The privacy policy says it uses commercially acceptable measures to protect personal data but cannot guarantee absolute security. |
| Support | The privacy policy directs questions to [email protected]. | The site directs users to contact its support email for questions, feature requests, and bug reports. |
| Writing tools | The app includes a distraction-free editor with autosave, scene version history, story structure, notes, and a codex for characters and locations. | Its browser editor supports organizing work into chapters and scenes, with characters, notes, and story planning tools. |
Plans
Plot Factory
- Hobbyist$9 a month
- Enthusiast$14 a month
- Novelist$19 a month
- BasicFree
In their own words
DragonWriter
DragonWriter has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Plot Factory
Plot Factory is a browser-based story planner for organizing and writing fiction, including connected fictional universes. Its editor arranges work into chapters and scenes, with character lists, notes, and planning tools. A universe notebook can be linked to one or more books. Writers can share a chapter or a full novel by URL, and readers do not need an account to read shared work. Listed export formats include Word, ePub, Text, PDF, and HTML. The narration generator supports English accents and female voices. The editor is available in a browser on PC, tablet, or phone and is optimized for mobile phones. The free plan allows one story and limits daily narrations, but does not restrict how many words users can write. Paid plans start at $9/mo, and a 14-day trial is listed. Plot Factory has no offline mode, and real-time collaboration is not available; the FAQ says invited collaborators need accounts and the host needs a Novelist subscription.