Top use cases
Write a story
Use the story generator to build a tale with the AI writing along with you.
Create character art
Generate anime-style character illustrations from a text prompt.
Edit generated images
Change parts of an image with inpainting and Director Tools.
NovelAI FAQs
What is NovelAI?
NovelAI is a story and anime art generator that writes with you, not for you. NovelAI helps you write stories and make anime-style images from your prompts. It runs in the browser, so there is nothing to install.
Is NovelAI free?
NovelAI offers a free trial instead of a free plan (then paid plans (no free plan)). Paid pricing: Subscriptions start at $10/month.
How much does NovelAI cost in India?
NovelAI pricing: Subscriptions start at $10/month. Prices on the official site are in US dollars. Prices can change, so check novelai.net for the latest pricing.
What is NovelAI best for?
NovelAI is best for fiction and anime creators. People use it to write a story, create character art and edit generated images.
How to write a story with NovelAI?
With NovelAI, you can use the story generator to build a tale with the AI writing along with you.
How to create character art with NovelAI?
With NovelAI, you can generate anime-style character illustrations from a text prompt.
How to edit generated images with NovelAI?
With NovelAI, you can change parts of an image with inpainting and Director Tools.
What are the best NovelAI alternatives?
Popular alternatives in Storytelling & Scripts include Sudowrite, ChatGPT, Claude and Jasper. Each has its own free plan and price, so compare them on the tool pages.
Where can I sign up for NovelAI?
On its official website, novelai.net.
When were NovelAI's price and features last checked?
We checked them on the official site on 10 November 2026. Plans change often, so confirm the latest price on novelai.net before you pay.