Authr vs LivingWriter
LivingWriter is a tidy organiser for books and screenplays, with native apps everywhere and optional AI features like chat, rewrite and pacing analysis. Here is how Authr compares.
Choose LivingWriter if…
…you want native apps or screenwriting.
Choose Authr if…
…you want agents that work like an editorial team, or want to connect your own.
Authr vs LivingWriter at a glance
| Authr | LivingWriter | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Agent-first book-writing app: manuscript, story bible and a team of AI agents in one place | Writing app for books and screenplays |
| Platform | Web, on any computer or phone browser | Web, desktop, iOS, Android |
| Price | Free; Pro $19/month ($190/year); Studio $49/month ($490/year) | Pro $12, Pro + AI $19 |
| Free plan | Yes, your first book with every writing tool | Yes, 1 manuscript up to 25k words |
| AI | Seven built-in agent roles plus custom ones; any external agent too | Built in, single-shot features |
| Your own AI key | No keys needed. On Pro, bring your Claude or ChatGPT | No |
| API | Yes, full REST API on Pro | No |
| MCP server | Yes: work from Claude and ChatGPT on Pro | No |
| Story bible | Codex with automatic mention tracking | Story Elements |
| Relationship map | Yes, relationship graph | No |
| Timeline | Yes | No |
| Collaboration | 2 collaborators on Pro, 9 on Studio, unlimited beta readers | Up to 2 collaborators |
| Export | Word and Markdown; EPUB and print PDF on Pro | DOCX, PDF, EPUB, KDP |
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Where LivingWriter is stronger
- Native desktop and mobile apps.
- A screenwriting mode with prose-to-screenplay conversion, and AI cover generation.
- Integrations with Canva, Google Drive and Grammarly.
Where Authr is different
- Several agents in distinct roles that comment, @mention each other and suggest edits you accept or reject.
- A REST API, MCP server and webhooks.
- A relationship graph, timeline and codex that tracks every mention; a free first book; up to 9 collaborators on paid plans.
Questions
What's the main difference between Authr and LivingWriter?
LivingWriter is a tidy organiser for books and screenplays, with native apps everywhere and optional AI features like chat, rewrite and pacing analysis. Authr gives the AI jobs: agents in roles that comment, suggest edits and check continuity inside the manuscript.
Does Authr do screenplays?
Authr is built for books. There's no screenplay format or Fountain export.
Is Authr free?
Yes. The Free plan covers your first book with every writing tool and about 15 agent tasks a month. Pro is $19 a month and Studio $49.
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