FictionEngine combines Scrivener's powerful organization tools with next-generation AI assistance, simplified publishing, and true cross-platform support. It's the upgrade your writing workflow deserves.
FictionEngine's streamlined export wizard makes publishing simple. No more wrestling with complex compile settings.
Unlike Scrivener, FictionEngine integrates cutting-edge AI to help with character development, world-building, and story generation.
FictionEngine works identically on Windows, Mac, and Linux. No feature gaps, no separate purchases for mobile.
Built-in cover designer, ISBN management, and professional metadata handling - everything Scrivener lacks.
Your project structure stays the same - chapters, scenes, research folders, all organized your way.
Easily migrate your existing work with our import tools (coming Q2 2025).
If you know Scrivener, you already know FictionEngine. Plus helpful AI to guide you.
See exactly how FictionEngine stacks up against Scrivener
| Feature | Scrivener | FictionEngine | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binder/Project Organization | Equal | ||
| Corkboard & Index Cards | Equal | ||
| Split Editor View | Equal | ||
| Distraction-Free Mode | Equal | ||
| Draft Revisions & Snapshots | manual | automatic | FictionEngine |
| Research Storage | Equal | ||
| AI Story Generation | FictionEngine | ||
| AI Character Development | FictionEngine | ||
| AI World Building | FictionEngine | ||
| Interactive Mind Maps | FictionEngine | ||
| AI Plot Analysis | FictionEngine | ||
| Style Consistency Checker | FictionEngine | ||
| Export to EPUB/MOBI | complex | simple | FictionEngine |
| ISBN Management | FictionEngine | ||
| Professional Metadata | basic | advanced | FictionEngine |
| Series Management | FictionEngine | ||
| Cover Designer | FictionEngine | ||
| Cross-Platform Parity | limited | FictionEngine | |
| Cloud Sync | third-party | built-in | FictionEngine |
| Learning Curve | steep | gentle | FictionEngine |
| Real-time Collaboration | coming | Tie | |
| Mobile Apps | separate purchase | included | FictionEngine |
"After 10 years with Scrivener, I switched to FictionEngine and haven't looked back. The AI features alone save me hours of planning time, and publishing is finally painless."— Sarah Chen, Bestselling Author
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