Audience
Fiction writers and novelists, plus academics, students, bloggers, and journalists working on long-form text.
About GrinTale
GrinTale is a cloud writing editor built for long-form fiction: chapters, characters, a mind map, and notes in one place, with nothing to install and nothing to save manually.
Key features:
- Tree-structured binder for chapters and folders, with drag and drop
- Corkboard and outliner views for a full overview of the manuscript
- Full character sheets: identity, physical traits, psychology, backstory
- Mind map to connect characters, chapters, and project files
- Word (.docx) import with automatic chapter detection
- Export to PDF, DOCX, and EPUB
- Built-in encyclopedia and dictionary lookup inside the editor
15-day free trial, no credit card required. Available in Italian, English, French, and German.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
€29/year (list price €79/year)
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Bytesoo
Founded: 2026
Italy
grintale.it/en
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Training
Documentation
Videos
Support
Online
GrinTale Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does GrinTale work with?
GrinTale works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does GrinTale support in their product?
GrinTale supports these languages: English, French, German, and Italian.
Q: What kind of support options does GrinTale offer?
GrinTale offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does GrinTale provide?
GrinTale provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
Q: Does GrinTale offer a free trial?
Yes, GrinTale offers a free trial.
Q: How much does GrinTale cost?
Pricing for GrinTale starts at €29/year (list price €79/year).
