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FicWeave vs Riff

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

Verdict

FicWeave is listed under Writing AI and Riff under Productivity. Both have a free plan or trial. Only FicWeave is available on Web. Only Riff is available on Chrome Extension.

Best overall

FicWeave

  • Fanfiction writers
  • Hobbyist fiction authors
  • Roleplay and AU enthusiasts
  • Readers who want custom stories

Choose FicWeave if

  • You want a tool built for long multi-chapter fanfiction.
  • Story Memory is visible and linked to source chapters, so you can check what carries into the next chapter.
  • First chapter can be generated without an account.

Choose Riff if

  • You want a tool built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.
  • Free, with no account, subscription or API key.
  • Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server.
Best for beginners
FicWeave
Best for business
Riff

Features

16 features compared.

  • Story Memory
    FicWeave
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Continue Story
    FicWeave
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • No-account first chapter
    FicWeave
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Structured story setup
    FicWeave
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Editable memory
    FicWeave
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Private story library
    FicWeave
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Content policy
    FicWeave
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • Bilingual interface
    FicWeave
    Available
    Riff
    Not available
  • On-device AI
    FicWeave
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Replies and comments
    FicWeave
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • DM replies and first messages
    FicWeave
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Riff a post
    FicWeave
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Dials
    FicWeave
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Repurposing
    FicWeave
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Voices and presets
    FicWeave
    Not available
    Riff
    Available
  • Never sends for you
    FicWeave
    Not available
    Riff
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    FicWeave
    Freemium
    Riff
    Free
  • Free plan
    FicWeave
    Yes
    Riff
    Yes
  • Starting price
    FicWeave
    $0
    Riff
    $0
  • Plans
    FicWeave
    4 plans
    Riff
    1 plan

FicWeave plans

  • Free

    $0

    Try the generator and Story Memory.

    • Free first chapter
    • 3 starter continuations (once)
    • 1 editable story
    • Read-only Story Memory

  • Pro

    $7.99/month

    Keep one world growing chapter by chapter.

    • 100 credits per month
    • Up to 20 editable stories
    • Editable long-term Story Memory

  • Pro+

    Most popular

    $14.99/month

    More room for characters and parallel stories.

    • 200 credits per month
    • Up to 50 editable stories
    • Editable long-term Story Memory

  • Max

    $24.99/month

    For long chapters and many worlds in motion.

    • 400 credits per month
    • Up to 100 editable stories
    • Editable long-term Story Memory

Riff plans

  • Free

    $0

    Free to use with no account, subscription or payment

    • Replies and comments
    • DM replies
    • Post and thread drafting
    • On-device Gemini Nano
    • No API key

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

FicWeave
7.8overall
Riff
7.8overall

FicWeave leads in 2 categories and Riff in 1.

  • Story Consistency

    FicWeave
    7.8
    Riff
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    FicWeave leads by 0.3
    FicWeave
    8.3
    Riff
    8.0

  • Output Quality

    FicWeave leads by 0.6
    FicWeave
    7.4
    Riff
    6.8

  • Pricing Clarity

    FicWeave
    8.5
    Riff
    Not rated

  • Feature Depth

    Riff leads by 0.3
    FicWeave
    7.2
    Riff
    7.5

  • Privacy

    FicWeave
    Not rated
    Riff
    9.0

  • Documentation & Support

    FicWeave
    Not rated
    Riff
    7.5

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

FicWeave

Pros

  • Story Memory is visible and linked to source chapters, so you can check what carries into the next chapter
  • First chapter can be generated without an account
  • Clear monthly pricing from $7.99 with credits defined per continuation
  • Failed or canceled generations return credits
  • States plainly that it is independent and unaffiliated with fandoms

Cons

  • Free plan allows only 1 editable story and 3 starter continuations
  • Credits expire each month with no rollover
  • Memory can miss details, and continuations use a bounded summary rather than the full text
  • Web only, with no API or mobile app

Riff

Pros

  • Free, with no account, subscription or API key
  • Generation runs on-device with Gemini Nano, so text is not sent to a server
  • Covers replies, DMs, posts and X threads in one side panel
  • Never presses send, which keeps the user in control
  • Dials for tone, pitch and length, plus a Fresh score to avoid repetitive openings

Cons

  • Requires desktop Chrome 138 or newer and a one-time Gemini Nano download
  • Output quality is limited by the small on-device model
  • Chrome only; no Firefox, Safari or mobile support
  • Very new, with few reviews on the Chrome Web Store

Platforms

  • Web
    FicWeave
    Supported
    Riff
    Not supported
  • Windows
    FicWeave
    Not supported
    Riff
    Not supported
  • macOS
    FicWeave
    Not supported
    Riff
    Not supported
  • iOS
    FicWeave
    Not supported
    Riff
    Not supported
  • Android
    FicWeave
    Not supported
    Riff
    Not supported
  • API
    FicWeave
    Not supported
    Riff
    Not supported
  • Browser Extension
    FicWeave
    Not supported
    Riff
    Not supported
  • Chrome Extension
    FicWeave
    Not supported
    Riff
    Supported

Company

  • Company
    FicWeave
    Not listed
    Riff
    Zima Media OÜ
  • Headquarters
    FicWeave
    Not listed
    Riff
    Tallinn, Estonia
  • Listing
    FicWeave
    Not claimed
    Riff
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is FicWeave better than Riff?

It depends on your workflow. FicWeave is built for long multi-chapter fanfiction. Riff is built for writing quick replies and comments on social posts.

What are the key feature differences between FicWeave and Riff?

FicWeave: AI fanfiction writer with visible Story Memory for consistent multi-chapter stories. Riff: Draft fresh replies, DMs and posts for X, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram on-device.

Does FicWeave or Riff have a free plan?

Yes, both do. FicWeave is freemium and Riff is free, and each has a free plan or trial.

Which is cheaper, FicWeave or Riff?

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.