Novelcrafter

4.2

Novel-writing workspace with codex, series support and bring-your-own AI

$4/moNo adult modeVerified 30 Sept 2026

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Our verdict. A serious writer's workspace: unlimited books, a codex that tracks your lore, and AI via your own API keys. Best for: Writers building long series with AI assistance.

Capability profile

What it actually ships

A quick read of the features this product ships today, scored from real catalogue fields — not an opinion. Voice is three tiers (live calls, voice notes, or none); everything else is shipped or not. The full breakdown is in the table below and on the comparison pages.

Editor score: 4.2 / 5. Best for Writers building long series with AI assistance.

At a glance

Hand-verified data

Price

$4_/mo

21-day free trial, no card; paid plans from S$5.57/mo (~US$4, checked in SG region 2026-09-30). AI features require your own API key.

Free tier: usable without paying
Price band: Under $10/mo
Regional pricing varies by country — confirm the amount at checkout
Checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026

Prices come from public pricing pages and change often. What you pay depends on your region and the plan you pick.

Price details: 21-day free trial, no card; paid plans from S$5.57/mo (~US$4, checked in SG region 2026-09-30). AI features require your own API key.
Companion types: Any character
Voice: None
Images & video: None
Memory: Retains context across sessions
Custom characters: Yes
Runs locally: No — cloud only
Adult content: No adult mode
Visual style: Realistic
Platforms: Web

Price history

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Tracking since 30 Sept. As we collect more snapshots, the trend line fills in here. See the full price-tracking dataset →

What it does well

Unlimited books on every plan
Codex tracks characters and lore automatically
Bring your own API key

Where it falls short

No built-in AI credits
Writing tool, not a chat companion

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Novelcrafter — common questions

Is Novelcrafter free?

Yes — Novelcrafter has a free tier you can use without paying. 21-day free trial, no card; paid plans from S$5.57/mo (~US$4, checked in SG region 2026-09-30). AI features require your own API key. We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.

How much does Novelcrafter cost?

$4/mo (Under $10/mo). 21-day free trial, no card; paid plans from S$5.57/mo (~US$4, checked in SG region 2026-09-30). AI features require your own API key. Companion pricing changes often and varies by region, so confirm the amount at checkout. We last checked it by hand on 30 Sept 2026.

Does Novelcrafter remember previous conversations?

Yes — Novelcrafter keeps context across separate chat sessions rather than resetting every time you open it.

Does Novelcrafter have an adult mode?

Novelcrafter is SFW — it does not offer an adult mode.

Which platforms does Novelcrafter run on?

Novelcrafter is available on web.

How current is the information on this page?

The price and feature details for Novelcrafter were last checked by hand on 30 Sept 2026. Everything else on the page comes from the product's own public documentation.

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