Drafting & manuscript appsuses AI

Google Docs

Google's online word processor with real-time collaboration.

Best for

Sharing chapters with beta readers and editors.

Pricing

Free with a Google account (checked 2026-10-18 on the official site; prices change)

Pros

• Free
• Easy commenting and sharing

Cons

• Large manuscripts get slow in one document

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Used in these workflows

• A 30-minute daily writing routine with AI support

Alternatives

• bibisco
• Dabble
• Final Draft
• LibreOffice Writer
• LivingWriter
• Manuskript
• Microsoft Word
• Novlr
• Scrivener
• Ulysses
• yWriter