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Novl.Studio for macOS

$49.95USD · one-time

Checkout price: $49.95 USD (one-time) before tax

What's included
  • Perpetual license for macOS (current major version)
  • Install on up to 3 Macs you own or primarily use
  • All updates within your purchased major version
  • Distraction-free writing editor with focus mode
  • Scene-based binder with draggable story cards
  • Codex for characters, places, objects, and lore
  • Draft goals, progress tracking, and writing sprints
  • Local .novl project files — your work stays on your device
  • Export to DOCX, PDF, ODT, RTF, and TXT
  • Works entirely offline — no account or subscription required

System requirements: macOS 11 or later, Apple Silicon and Intel

Novl.Studio for Windows

$49.95USD · one-time

Checkout price: $49.95 USD (one-time) before tax

What's included
  • Perpetual license for Windows (current major version)
  • Install on up to 3 PCs you own or primarily use
  • All updates within your purchased major version
  • Distraction-free writing editor with focus mode
  • Scene-based binder with draggable story cards
  • Codex for characters, places, objects, and lore
  • Draft goals, progress tracking, and writing sprints
  • Local .novl project files — your work stays on your device
  • Export to DOCX, PDF, ODT, RTF, and TXT
  • Works entirely offline — no account or subscription required

System requirements: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11

Both platforms

Novl.Studio Mac + Windows Bundle

$94.95USD · one-time

Checkout price: $94.95 USD (one-time) before tax

What's included
  • Two perpetual licenses — one for macOS, one for Windows
  • Install on up to 3 Macs and up to 3 PCs
  • All updates within your purchased major version (both platforms)
  • Distraction-free writing editor with focus mode
  • Scene-based binder with draggable story cards
  • Codex for characters, places, objects, and lore
  • Draft goals, progress tracking, and writing sprints
  • Local .novl project files — your work stays on your device
  • Export to DOCX, PDF, ODT, RTF, and TXT
  • Works entirely offline — no account or subscription required
  • Saves $4.95 vs. buying each platform separately

Prices are shown before tax. Taxes may apply and will be calculated at checkout.

Pricing questions, answered

How does the free trial work?

Download Novl.Studio for macOS or Windows and use every feature free for 30 days. No credit card required. This is the full app, not a demo. Your project files stay on your disk and remain exportable at any time, trial or not. Download the trial.

Is this a subscription?

No. Every license is a one-time payment for the complete Novl.Studio app. There are no feature tiers and no recurring charges.

What does "perpetual license for the major version" mean?

If you buy version 1, every 1.x update is included and version 1 works forever, as long as you have hardware that will run the version. When a version 2 ships someday, upgrading is optional. Your copy keeps working either way.

Can I use one license on both my Mac and my PC?

Licenses are per platform: a macOS license covers the Macs you write on, and a Windows license covers your PCs.

How many devices can I use a license on?

A license can be installed on up to three devices of the same OS (macOS or Windows) that you own or are the primary user. Sharing a license with someone outside your household is not allowed. (And hey, we can't stop you, but we're trusting you to be cool. We're a small business, and we have dogs who want treats. You wouldn't take our dogs' treats away, would you?)

What happens when my trial ends?

The app switches to read-only mode and asks for a license key. To continue editing, purchase a one-time license using the options above. Your projects stay on your device, untouched, and you can export your manuscript in full at any time. We don't hold your drafts hostage.

Are taxes included in the listed price?

All prices are shown in US dollars before tax. Depending on your location, taxes may apply and will be calculated at checkout.