Write, organize chapters, save any version of your manuscript โ everything works offline, your files stay yours.
macOS โข Windows โข Linux โ Use it free.
Complete history of all manuscript versions, convenient chapter structure, full control over files โ in a modern interface.
A true book project: chapters, scenes, collections.
Human-friendly versions: compare, restore, keep your momentum.
Editor review that doesn't touch your source text.
Your files stay yours โ readable, portable, future-proof.
A distraction-free writing environment designed specifically for long-form fiction.
Unlike generic text editors, Folienta understands the structure of novels. Write in clean, beautiful Markdown with real-time rendering, or switch to Preview mode to see your formatted text.
Every scene automatically tracks word count, reading time, and connections to your story world. Set daily goals, enable Focus Mode for deep work, or use Typewriter Mode to keep your cursor centered.
Organize your novel as a true project: Book โ Parts โ Chapters โ Scenes.
Word doesn't have structure. Scrivener's structure is rigid. Folienta gives you flexible, visual organization that makes sense for novels of any size.
Drag and drop to reorder, nest scenes under chapters, group chapters into parts. Unlimited depth, smart renumbering, and visual tree view that shows your entire manuscript at a glance.
Professional version control built on Git, but designed for writers.
Ever wanted to try a bold rewrite but feared losing your original? Version control gives you the freedom to experiment, knowing you can always go back.
Create named checkpoints, compare versions with visual diff, restore any previous stateโwithout needing to understand Git. Automatic backups every hour, with granular restore options.
Plan your story with drag-and-drop plot boards. Multiple storylines, beat cards, and act structureโall visual.
Whether you follow Save the Cat, Hero's Journey, or your own structure, Plotboard helps you plan before you write. Connect beats to scenes, track multiple storylines, and see your entire plot at a glance.
Track characters, locations, items, and factions. See where they appear, how they connect, and when they're introduced.
Your story isn't just textโit's a web of characters, places, and events. World Bible helps you track it all without losing sight of how it connects to your manuscript.
Create rich character profiles with relationships, history, and traits. Track locations with descriptions and significance. See "appears in" automatically for every entity.
Create custom views of your manuscript without duplicating files.
You need to see your story from different angles: all Elena's scenes, all scenes needing revision, all battle scenes. Collections let you do this without creating copies.
Scenes automatically appear based on their metadata. Same scene can appear in multiple collections. Export just the scenes in a collection for beta readers.
Your editor/beta readers add comments without directly editing your files. Reviews come as safe-to-merge "packs".
Google Docs is chaos for long manuscripts. Scrivener requires both parties to have the software. Folienta's review system is safe, asynchronous, and designed specifically for manuscripts.
Comments arrive as atomic packages. Editor proposes changes, you accept/reject. Your source files stay untouched until you merge. No conflicts with your ongoing edits.
Your project is a folder of human-readable Markdown files. No proprietary format, no database, no lock-in.
It's a simple folder.
Build collections.
Export when ready.
Use it free. No account required to start.
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Request Early AccessYes. The desktop app is completely free. No hidden costs, no premium tiers, no subscriptions. Free for writers, forever.
Absolutely. Your project is stored as Markdown files in a regular folder on your computer. You can open them in any text editor, back them up anywhere, and they'll remain readable even if Folienta disappears.
Yes. You can import .docx files and Scrivener projects. We'll preserve your structure and convert your content to clean Markdown.
Export to DOCX (Word), PDF, EPUB, HTML, and plain Markdown. Industry-standard manuscript formatting is built in.
Since your project is just a folder, you can sync it via Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud, or Git. Folienta works with any file sync service.
Yes. Folienta is offline-first by design. Write on a plane, in a cabin, anywhere. No internet required.
Yes. Reviews are packaged as portable files your editor can open in Folienta, or you can export the review as comments in a Word document.
Not yet. We're focused on making the desktop experience perfect first. Mobile companion app is on the roadmap for 2026.
Google Docs shows you "what changed." Folienta lets you restore entire chapters, compare versions side-by-side, and create named checkpoints before major edits. It's Git, but designed for writers.
Your work is safe. Everything is stored as readable Markdown files. You can open them in VS Code, Obsidian, or any text editor. No lock-in, no data loss.