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About CloudNovel
What is CloudNovel?
CloudNovel is a web-based visual novel creation tool that lets you write, design, and publish interactive stories without any coding. You can build branching narratives with characters, backgrounds, GUI, and multiple genres—directly in your browser.
Who is it for?
CloudNovel is ideal for indie developers, writers, hobbyists, and fan-fiction creators who want to make visual novels quickly. It is also used by educators creating interactive learning scenarios. It is NOT designed for high-end 3D games or non-narrative apps.
Key features at a glance
Users can create stories across genres like romance, horror, fantasy, mystery, otome, yaoi, and more. The platform offers built-in asset sharing (characters, backgrounds, GUI) through a public resource gallery, maturity rating options (from General to R-18), and privacy controls (unlisted, private, or listed). A dashboard and library system help manage projects and assets.
Real use case
A hobbyist writer can use CloudNovel to prototype a kinetic novel over a weekend, adding free community-shared backgrounds and character art, then publish it privately for beta readers—all without installing software.
Key features
- Browser-Based Editor — No downloads required; create and edit visual novels from any device with an internet connection.
- Genre & Maturity Settings — Choose from 16+ genres (romance, horror, hentai, etc.) and set content ratings from General to R-18.
- Public Resource Gallery — Share and use free-to-use character art, backgrounds, and GUI assets submitted by the community.
- Privacy Controls — Set your project to Unlisted, Private, or Listed for full control over visibility.
- Free & Premium Tiers — Start with a free visual novel; get one free trial to create a premium (paid) project.
- Dashboard & Library — Manage multiple projects and organize characters, backgrounds, and GUI elements in a central library.
SaaSpartout Score
6.4
/10
Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
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CloudNovel Pricing
CloudNovel pricing: Free trial available; premium from trial offer. Billing model: Freemium.
For comparison: the median starting price in Design & Creative is $12/month, measured across 274 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Free Plan
Create one free visual novel with access to basic features and community resources.
Premium Trial
First-time premium creators get one free trial to publish a premium CloudNovel—includes advanced features and listing options.
After the trial, premium pricing details are available within the tool (no fixed monthly price published on the public site).
Frequently asked questions
Is CloudNovel free to use?
Yes, you can create one free visual novel without paying. Premium features require a trial or subscription.
How much does CloudNovel cost?
CloudNovel offers a free plan and a one-time free trial for premium creation. Specific premium subscription pricing is shown inside the dashboard after sign-up.
Can I make a visual novel without coding?
Yes. CloudNovel is a no-code browser tool—you write stories, add characters and backgrounds, and set choices visually.
What genres can I create on CloudNovel?
CloudNovel supports 16+ genres including romance, horror, fantasy, mystery, otome, yaoi, yuri, hentai, comedy, drama, action, and more.
What are the best CloudNovel alternatives?
Popular alternatives include Ren'Py (free, desktop-based), Twine (for hypertext games), and TyranoBuilder (visual scripting). CloudNovel stands out for being entirely online and beginner-friendly.
Is CloudNovel safe for explicit content?
Yes, but you must set the appropriate maturity rating (Mature 17+ or R-18). Failure to mark explicit content may result in deletion of your novel or account ban.
