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Novelcrafter vs Sudowrite
Novelcrafter edges Sudowrite on our editorial score (4.2 vs 4.1), but Novelcrafter is the better fit if you want long-term memory and custom characters; Sudowrite has no clear edge there.
| Novelcrafter | Sudowrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor score | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Price | $4/mo | $10/mo |
| Price band | Under $10/mo | $10–20/mo |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Price detail | 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. | $10/mo billed annually (higher tiers $22 and $44/mo annual) as shown 2026-09-30; monthly billing is available at higher rates. Free trial credits on signup. |
| Adult content | No adult mode | No adult mode |
| Voice | No | No |
| Images | No | No |
| Video | No | No |
| Memory | Yes | No |
| Custom characters | Yes | No |
| Companion types | Any character | Any character |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Runs locally | No | No |
Novelcrafter — our take
A serious writer's workspace: unlimited books, a codex that tracks your lore, and AI via your own API keys.
- Unlimited books on every plan
- Codex tracks characters and lore automatically
- Bring your own API key
Sudowrite — our take
The best-known AI fiction partner: Story Engine turns an outline into chapters, and Rewrite keeps your voice.
- Story Engine drafts whole chapters
- Describe and Rewrite tools
- Tuned for long fiction
Novelcrafter vs Sudowrite — common questions
Which is cheaper, Novelcrafter or Sudowrite?
Novelcrafter is the cheaper of the two at $4/mo, against $10/mo for Sudowrite.
Which one has a free tier?
Only Novelcrafter has a free tier; Sudowrite is paid-only.
Which remembers conversations better?
Novelcrafter retains context across sessions; Sudowrite keeps context only within a session.
Which handles adult content differently?
Novelcrafter: No adult mode. Sudowrite: No adult mode. This directory is SFW — we record whether a mature mode exists so you know before signing up, and we describe no explicit material.