Your stories live on your machine.
PlotForge Desktop is novel writing software built for privacy, speed, and full creative control. No cloud dependency. No subscription. Just your work, stored locally, with AI that never leaves your computer.
$79 after launch. Get it for $69 through July 2026.
Why Desktop?
Everything the cloud can't give you.
We started as a web app with 800+ writers. They kept telling us the same thing: store our work locally. So we rebuilt PlotForge from the ground up as a native desktop app.
Your files. Your machine. Period.
Every word you write is stored in a local SQLite database on your computer. No servers, no syncing anxiety, no wondering who else can read your manuscript.
AI that stays private
Run AI writing assistance locally through Ollama. Your characters, your plot twists, your unpublished ideas never leave your machine. No API keys required, no per-word charges.
Pay once. Write forever.
$69 at launch, $79 after. No monthly fees, no annual renewals, no feature gates. Free updates included.
Runs everywhere
Native apps for Windows (.msi), macOS (.dmg), and Linux (.AppImage, .deb). Built with Tauri for near-native performance without the bloat of Electron.
Built for Novelists
10 tools. One workspace.
A complete book writing app that ships with everything you need to go from first spark to finished manuscript, without juggling separate tools.
Idea Board
Capture and organize story ideas, what-ifs, and inspiration before they slip away.
Outline
Structure your novel with drag-and-drop scenes, acts, and chapters.
Characters
Track relationships, arcs, backstories, and keep everyone consistent.
Worldbuilding
60+ fields for locations, cultures, magic systems, and more.
Draft Editor
Distraction-free writing with inline notes, scene-level goals, and split view.
AI Chat
Brainstorm with local AI. Get suggestions without your work leaving your machine.
Story Compass
Guided structure templates to keep your plot on track.
Consistency Checker
Catch contradictions in character details, timelines, and world rules.
Sessions
Track writing sprints with word count goals, streaks, and progress stats.
Export
Publish-ready output in standard manuscript format, EPUB, PDF, and DOCX.
Switching?
Import your .scriv projects directly.
PlotForge imports Scrivener .scriv files so you can bring your existing work with you. No copy-pasting, no lost formatting.
What writers leave behind
- UI designed in 2005
- No built-in AI assistance
- No native Linux support
- Steep learning curve
- Cloud sync issues (Dropbox)
What they get with PlotForge
- Modern, intuitive interface
- Private, local AI via Ollama
- Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Productive in minutes
- True local storage, no sync needed
Simple Pricing
One price. No surprises.
We believe writing software should be a tool you own, not a service you rent.
$79
$69
Launch price through July 2026
Then $79. One-time purchase, yours forever.
- All 10 writing tools included
- Local AI via Ollama (unlimited, private)
- Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Scrivener .scriv import
- Free updates
- No cloud required, no data collection