Author Magic · Office #62,995

What it is

Calls itself “Mac app”.

• Calls itself: Mac app

“Author Magic is a Mac app”

Where it puts itself

Its one line of difference: “Everything you'd otherwise stitch together from a chatbot, a word processor, a series-bible spreadsheet, a cover tool and a formatter.”

“Everything you'd otherwise stitch together from a chatbot, a word processor, a series-bible spreadsheet, a cover tool and a formatter.”

What it costs

One-time purchase. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $1, $169.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Price: $1 · $169

“…any amount from $ 1”

“No monthly fees”

“Pay once, no subscription.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: yes
• AI role: core to the product
• Bring your own key: yes

“Author Magic is a Mac app”

“…macOS 12 or later”

What it works with

Integrates with Claude.

• Integrates with: Claude

“Connect Claude, OpenAI, Gemini or OpenRouter with your own key”

“Author Magic is a desktop app, and your books are ordinary folders you can open without us.”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Instant signup. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Instant signup: yes

“Download for Mac”

“Guide -> https://authormagic.app/guide”