Novelcrafter
Plan, write and revise novels with any AI model via your own key.
Novelcrafter is a planning-and-writing workspace beloved by series authors. You bring your own AI API key (Claude, GPT, or OpenRouter), so you choose the model and pay usage at cost. A Codex tracks worldbuilding and continuity, and a Plan → Write → Revise workflow keeps a long manuscript organised scene by scene.
Key features
- Bring-your-own API key (Claude, GPT, OpenRouter)
- Codex for worldbuilding and continuity
- Plan → Write → Revise workflow
- Scene-by-scene manuscript organisation
Pros
- Model-flexible with a low base price
- Excellent worldbuilding Codex
- Built for long series and continuity
Cons
- Requires setting up an API key
- AI usage billed on top of subscription
- Less one-click than rivals
Pricing
from US$4/mo + AI usage
| Scribe | $4/mo |
| Hobbyist | $8/mo |
| Artisan | $14/mo |
| Specialist | $20/mo |
Plus your own AI API costs. 21-day free trial, no card. Verified Jun 2026.
Models
Any (Claude, GPT, OpenRouter)
Platforms
web
Good for
Fiction
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Last reviewed 2026-06-22. Categories: Drafting, Worldbuilding, Organisation.