Reedsy Studio
Free browser app for planning, drafting and formatting a book
- #4 of 10 in best novel and long-form writing apps
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- Web
Ranked 4 of 10 in best novel and long-form writing apps
Free to write, with Boards for research and one-click EPUB and print PDF export. Advanced stats and outlining need paid add-ons, and it runs in a browser rather than as a desktop app.
Best for Free browser-based drafting with print and ebook export
About Reedsy Studio
Reedsy Studio runs in a browser and signs in with a Google account, so there is nothing to install. Boards hold notes, characters and research beside the manuscript, and the writing area supports track changes and comments. You can import an existing draft, and the Reedsy marketplace lists professional editors you can hire to review it.
The free studio's strongest feature is export: it creates an EPUB with one click and a print-ready PDF from a chosen template. Paid Craft and Outlining add-ons add features such as unlimited history, advanced stats, custom goals and outlining, and both come with a 30-day trial. Because it is a browser app rather than a desktop program, writers who want local project files should look at Scrivener or novelWriter.
Key features
- Boards for notes and characters
- Track changes and comments
- EPUB and print PDF export
- Craft and Outlining add-ons
- Marketplace for hiring editors
Strengths
- Free to write, with Boards for notes and research
- One-click EPUB and print-ready PDF export
- Runs in a browser with nothing to install
Limits
- Runs in a browser rather than as a desktop app
- Advanced stats and outlining need paid add-ons
Where Reedsy Studio ranks
How Reedsy Studio compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Planning tools | Export formats | Storage and sync |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#2 Atticus | 91.5 | One-time purchase | WindowsmacOSLinuxChromeOS | Chapters, parts and volumes | EPUB, MOBI, PDF, DOCX | Cloud backups; works offline |
#3 Ulysses | 90.5 | Subscription | macOSiOS, iPadOS | Projects with writing goals | PDF, Word, ebook, blog posts | iCloud sync across Apple devices |
| #4Reedsy Studio | 89.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Boards for notes, characters and research | EPUB and print-ready PDF | Browser app with account sync |
#5 Plottr | 88.5 | Paid | WindowsmacOSWeb | Visual timelines and scene cards | Outline to Word and Scrivener | Offline app; cloud sync on Pro |
#6 Vellum | 87.5 | Paid | macOS | Imports a finished manuscript | EPUB 2 and 3, print PDF/X-1a | Local Mac app |
The full comparison table for best novel and long-form writing apps has all 10 products.
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Questions about Reedsy Studio
- Is Reedsy Studio free?
- Reedsy Studio can be used without paying: Free to write; Craft and Outlining add-ons are paid, with a 30-day trial. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Reedsy Studio open source?
- No. Reedsy Studio is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Reedsy Studio support?
- Reedsy Studio is available on: Web.
- What is Reedsy Studio best for?
- Free browser-based drafting with print and ebook export. In our ranking of novel and long-form writing apps it is number 4 of 10 with a score of 89.5.
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