How We Compare
See how StoryBaker stacks up against other writing tools
Feature Coverage Score
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | StoryBaker | Sudowrite | NovelAI | Scrivener | Final Draft | Dabble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Scene Generation | β | |||||
| Character Chat / Improv | β | |||||
| Character Psychology (Big 5) | ||||||
| Story Structure Presets (15+) | β | |||||
| Custom Structure Builder | ||||||
| Screenplay Format | ||||||
| Novel Format | ||||||
| Scene Recipe System | ||||||
| Multi-Take System | ||||||
| Table Read (Audio) | β | |||||
| AI Script Analysis | β | |||||
| Conflict Tuner | ||||||
| Status Shift Designer | ||||||
| Emotion Arc Designer | ||||||
| Sensory Palette |
Full Supportβ Partial/Limited Not Available
Workshop Tools
Craft-focused scene controls exclusive to StoryBaker:
Conflict Tuner
Set conflict types, intensity, stakes, and resolution paths
Status Shift Designer
Define power dynamics and relationship changes in scenes
KBDFS System
Track what characters Know, Believe, Want, Do, Feel, and their Secrets
Scene Beat Designer
Map dramatic beats: Setup, Complication, Turning Point, Climax
Sensory Palette
Control emphasis on visual, auditory, tactile, and other senses
Emotion Arc Designer
Chart emotional journeys for each character through scenes
Theme Integration
Weave project themes into individual scenes with adjustable intensity
Dialogue/Action Balance
Fine-tune the mix of dialogue vs. action in generated content
Doctor Greenlight
AI script analysis with fitness scores and improvement suggestions
Story Structure Library
15+ professional structures with detailed act/sequence breakdowns:
Competitor Overview
Sudowrite
$10-29/mo
AI prose and novel writing
β Strong prose AI, style matching, rewrite tools
β No structure tools, prose only, no screenplay
NovelAI
$10-25/mo
AI story generation
β Custom AI models, image generation, active community
β Entertainment focus, basic character tools, no structure
Scrivener
$49 once
Project management
β Industry standard, offline, great organization
β No AI features, dated UI, steep learning curve
Final Draft
$199 once
Screenplay software
β Industry standard for screenplays, production tools
β Expensive, slow innovation, screenplay only
Dabble
$10-20/mo
Novel writing
β Clean UI, goal tracking, cloud sync
β Limited AI, novels only, no advanced tools
StoryBaker
Free + Pro
AI writing workshop
β All-in-one: AI + structure + psychology + craft tools
β Newer platform
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