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NovelAI alternatives

10 companies ranked alongside NovelAI on Lister's rankings, compared on what each is best for, its starting price and its Lister Score.

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The closest alternatives to NovelAI on Lister are Sudowrite, Jasper and Copy.ai, the companies that share the most rankings with it. Each is compared below on its stated best fit, starting price and Lister Score.
NovelAI alternatives, compared
#ALTERNATIVEBEST FORSCOREFROMRANKED
1SudowriteCreative fiction and descriptive storytelling95.0$10 per month#1 in Top 10 AI Story GeneratorsOn 2 of NovelAI's rankings
2JasperEnterprise marketing teams and professional copywriters92.7$39/month#2 in Top 10 AI Screenplay WritersOn 2 of NovelAI's rankings
3Copy.aiSocial media managers and independent creators88.0Free#4 in Top 10 AI Story GeneratorsOn 2 of NovelAI's rankings
4RytrBudget-conscious beginners and hobbyists85.7Free#5 in Top 10 AI Story GeneratorsOn 2 of NovelAI's rankings
5WritesonicYouTube creators focused on search optimisation83.3$16/month#6 in Top 10 AI Story GeneratorsOn 2 of NovelAI's rankings
6AnywordData-driven marketers and advertisers76.3$39/month#9 in Top 10 AI Story GeneratorsOn 2 of NovelAI's rankings
7ClosersCopySales professionals and high-ticket video creators76.3$49/month#9 in Top 10 AI Screenplay WritersOn 2 of NovelAI's rankings
8CeltxIntegrated script formatting and AI assistance95.0$15 per month#1 in Top 10 AI Screenplay Writers
9MidjourneyExplore new worlds of thought and imaginationConcept artists and high-end visual inspiration95.0$10/month#1 in Top 10 AI Anime & Character Generators
10Stable DiffusionOpen-source generative intelligenceTech-savvy users wanting complete control90.3Free#3 in Top 10 AI Anime & Character Generators
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How to choose an alternative to NovelAI

Start from what you need it for. Where each fits best, as Lister records it:

  • Sudowrite: Creative fiction and descriptive storytelling
  • Jasper: Enterprise marketing teams and professional copywriters
  • Copy.ai: Social media managers and independent creators
  • Rytr: Budget-conscious beginners and hobbyists
  • Writesonic: YouTube creators focused on search optimisation
  • Anyword: Data-driven marketers and advertisers
  • ClosersCopy: Sales professionals and high-ticket video creators
  • Celtx: Integrated script formatting and AI assistance
  • Midjourney: Concept artists and high-end visual inspiration
  • Stable Diffusion: Tech-savvy users wanting complete control

Closest to NovelAI by the rankings they share: Sudowrite (2 rankings), Jasper (2 rankings) and Copy.ai (2 rankings).

Free to start, by their stated pricing: Copy.ai, Rytr and Stable Diffusion.

Stated starting prices: Sudowrite ($10 per month), Jasper ($39/month), Writesonic ($16/month), Anyword ($39/month), ClosersCopy ($49/month), Celtx ($15 per month) and Midjourney ($10/month).

Each Lister Score is the alternative's score on the ranking named in its row, so compare scores within one ranking rather than across rankings. How the score is made.

Each alternative in brief

01

Sudowrite

#1 in Top 10 AI Story Generators: An AI writing assistant specifically designed for creative writers, novelists, and screenwriters to help with brainstorming, drafting, and expanding stories.

From $10 per monthBest for: Creative fiction and descriptive storytellingFull profile
PROS
  • Excellent at expanding descriptions and dialogue
  • Intuitive interface for creative writers
CONS
  • Lacks traditional screenplay formatting tools
95.0
02

Jasper

#2 in Top 10 AI Screenplay Writers: A versatile generative AI platform capable of drafting dialogue, character bios, and narrative treatments.

From $39/monthBest for: Enterprise marketing teams and professional copywritersFull profile
PROS
  • Extensive template library for various video formats
  • Strong brand voice customisation capabilities
CONS
  • Higher price point compared to niche alternatives
  • Can occasionally produce generic marketing copy
92.7
03

Copy.ai

#4 in Top 10 AI Story Generators: An AI-powered go-to-market platform that assists with generating sales copy, emails, and short-form brand narratives.

FreeBest for: Social media managers and independent creatorsFull profile
PROS
  • Extremely intuitive and fast user interface
  • Generous free tier for beginners
CONS
  • Advanced workflows require a learning curve
  • Less focused on long-form cinematic screenplays
88.0
04

Rytr

#5 in Top 10 AI Story Generators: An affordable AI writing assistant that helps users create content ranging from blog posts to short stories.

FreeBest for: Budget-conscious beginners and hobbyistsFull profile
PROS
  • Very low cost entry plans
  • Clean, distraction-free user interface
CONS
  • Limited depth for long-form video scripts
  • Fewer advanced integrations than competitors
85.7
05

Writesonic

#6 in Top 10 AI Story Generators: An AI writer designed to create SEO-optimised articles, landing pages, and narrative content for digital creators.

From $16/monthBest for: YouTube creators focused on search optimisationFull profile
PROS
  • Integrates up-to-date internet data for current events
  • Affordable entry-level pricing plans
CONS
  • Word counts on lower tiers deplete quickly
  • Interface can feel cluttered with too many features
83.3
06

Anyword

#9 in Top 10 AI Story Generators: An AI writing tool that evaluates copy and predicts performance to help marketers craft high-converting narratives.

From $39/monthBest for: Data-driven marketers and advertisersFull profile
PROS
  • Unique predictive scoring for script performance
  • Demographic-specific targeting tools
CONS
  • Steeper learning curve due to analytics focus
  • More expensive than basic script writers
76.3
07

ClosersCopy

#9 in Top 10 AI Screenplay Writers: An AI copywriting and storytelling tool that allows users to build custom frameworks for unique narrative styles.

From $49/monthBest for: Sales professionals and high-ticket video creatorsFull profile
PROS
  • Custom framework builder for tailored video structures
  • No filters restricting promotional or sales language
CONS
  • Interface design feels outdated compared to rivals
  • Higher cost for lifetime or monthly access
76.3
08

Celtx

#1 in Top 10 AI Screenplay Writers: An all-in-one pre-production and scriptwriting suite that incorporates AI features to help writers generate scenes and outline stories.

From $15 per monthBest for: Integrated script formatting and AI assistanceFull profile
PROS
  • Industry-standard formatting combined with AI
  • Comprehensive pre-production tools
CONS
  • AI features require higher tier plans
95.0
09

Midjourney

Explore new worlds of thought and imagination

#1 in Top 10 AI Anime & Character Generators: Midjourney is a subscription-based AI image generator specialising in high-quality, detailed artwork across multiple styles including anime. Users interact via Discord commands, enabling iterative refinement through upscaling and variations.

From $10/monthBest for: Concept artists and high-end visual inspirationFull profile
PROS
  • Produces exceptionally high-quality and artistic imagery
  • Active and supportive community offering prompts and tips
CONS
  • Lacks a dedicated standalone web app or direct editing tools
  • Requires Discord to operate
95.0
10

Stable Diffusion

Open-source generative intelligence

#3 in Top 10 AI Anime & Character Generators: Stable Diffusion is an open-source AI model available through various platforms and interfaces. The active community has created numerous anime-focused fine-tuned models and easy-to-use interfaces.

FreeBest for: Tech-savvy users wanting complete controlFull profile
PROS
  • Completely free and open-source
  • Immense customisation through community models
CONS
  • Requires powerful hardware to run locally
  • Complex setup process for beginners
90.3