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Novilot vs PlotForge

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Novilot compared with PlotForge
DetailNovilot logo Novilot PlotForge
What it doesNovel continuity checker and story bible for writers Story development studio for serious fiction writers
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Based inNot given US
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: 30 one-time welcome AI credits, one personal project, no expiry. Writer: $19/month with 100 AI credits per month, unlimited projects. Revision Pack: $9 one-time purchase for 40 non-expiring credits (no subscription required). Free: 8,000 AI words/month, 1 project, 10 characters and chapters per project, 10 worldbuilding items. Starter: $12/mo (50,000 AI words/month, 3 projects, unlimited characters and chapters, 50 worldbuilding items per project). Pro: $24/mo (200,000 AI words/month, unlimited projects and worldbuilding
Key features
  • Continuity Guardian with cited passages showing contradictions
  • Story Bible with AI-suggested characters, places, and world rules
  • Character Tracking with trait and relationship drift detection
  • Manuscript-aware Copilot with context from scenes and story bible
  • Cloud backup to Dropbox or private GitHub repository
  • Build custom tools with AI instruction writing
  • Multilingual writing support across 18 languages
  • Character relationship mapping with 8 relationship types and strength ratings
  • Detailed worldbuilding system with 60+ specialized fields across 6 element types
  • Visual timeline view with 3 viewing modes and character filtering
  • Scene Surgery AI editing tool for tone and continuity diagnostics
  • Consistency scanner that flags contradictions across chapters and books
  • Project cloning to start new series books without rebuilding the world
What makes it different
  • Finds contradictions with both passages quoted for verification
  • You keep full control and approve what becomes canon in your story
  • AI never trains on your manuscript or rewrites your prose
  • No automatic renewals, overage charges, or credit top-ups
  • Universe-based workspace designed for series, anthologies, and shared-universe builders rather than single-book projects
  • Story Compass brief keeps all AI generation and editing grounded in your narrative's core rules and themes
  • Voice Engine AI generation matches your personal writing style rather than generic AI output
  • Scrivener import for Desktop version allows switching without retyping existing work
  • Local AI option with Desktop version runs entirely offline via Ollama or LM Studio
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 −10 (down) since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)12
Citation Flow (Majestic)2721
Referring domains (Majestic)2433

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