SparkLore vs Pensiv: What's Different (2026)
Pensiv — A Scrivener/Obsidian-style project graph plus AI review. Built by a US company (Raum Labs) for Korean writers, with HWP export.
SparkLore — The AI writing studio that gets your novel, web serial and screenplay finished. The story bible remembers, episodes hit their length, and prose converts to script.
If you want settings woven into a graph, HWP delivery, and AI only for review, Pensiv is a solid editor. If you want AI to draft from the bible, hit episode length and convert prose to script, SparkLore fits. SparkLore lacks offline mode, native apps and native HWP.
Quick facts
- Pensiv
- Free / Basic ₩3,908 / Pro ₩20,750 / Pro+ ₩74,167 / Ultra ₩241,667 per month on annual billing (monthly is +17%). Billed in USD through Lemon Squeezy, hence the odd KRW figures. Non-refundable terms.
- SparkLore
- from $9.99/mo · 30 free credits (about 3,000 words)
- Official site
- pensiv.so/koWriters who structure settings as graphs and plot boards and must export HWP
Feature comparison
- Yes
- Partial
- No
- Unverified
| Feature | SparkLore | Pensiv |
|---|---|---|
| Writing & memory | ||
| Story bible | Yes | Yes |
| Long-series memory | Yes | Partial |
| Web-novel episode mode | Yes | Unverified |
| Script & format | ||
| Korean drama script format | Yes | PartialPage-view screenplay mode; S# unverified |
| US screenplay format | Yes | Unverified |
| Novel-to-script conversion | Yes | Unverified |
| Export | ||
| Fountain / FDX export | YesFountain and FDX export; EPUB too | No |
| DOCX export | Yes | Yes |
| HWP compatibility | PartialHWP-compatible DOCX layout; no native .hwp yet | Yes |
| Korean market | ||
| Korean UI | Yes | Yes |
| KRW pricing | Yes | PartialUSD billing shown as converted KRW |
| Billing | ||
| Transparent usage pricing | Yes1 credit ≈ 100 words | YesDaily action limits stated |
| Bring your own key | No | Unverified |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | ||
| Collaboration | No | No |
| Mobile app | NoWorks in mobile browsers; no native app | Yes |
| Offline | No | Yes |
| Trust | ||
| No training on manuscripts | Yes | Yes |
Pricing comparison
Competitor prices are shown in the currency of their official pricing page; tax and app-store prices may differ. A dash (—) means not applicable or unverified.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per month) |
|---|---|---|
Free 3 reviews/day, 1 sheet | Free | Free |
Basic Monthly +17% | — | ₩3,908/mo |
Pro GPT-5, Claude, MCP | — | ₩20,750/mo |
Pro+ 5x Pro | — | ₩74,167/mo |
Ultra 20x Pro | — | ₩241,667/mo |
| Plan | Monthly | credits/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscriptions | ||
Spark For hobby writers · Projects 3 | $9.99/mo | 300 |
Author For serial and novel writers · Projects Unlimited | $22/mo | 1,200 |
Studio For prolific authors and teams · Projects Unlimited | $44/mo | 3,000 |
| Credit packs (no subscription) | ||
300 Credits valid 90 days, no auto-renewal | $7.99 one-time | 300 |
1,500 Credits valid 90 days, no auto-renewal | $29 one-time | 1,500 |
30 free credits (about 3,000 words) · 1 credit ≈ 100 English words. Subscription credits refill monthly and unused credits do not roll over.
Who it's for
Pick Pensiv if
- Planners who manage settings, characters and events as a graph
- Anyone who needs native HWP export
- People who value offline and local storage
Pick SparkLore if
- Writers who want AI drafting and continuation grounded in the bible
- Anyone who needs episode length targets and novel-to-script conversion
- People who want straightforward KRW billing and Korean refund rules
Honest verdict
If you want settings woven into a graph, HWP delivery, and AI only for review, Pensiv is a solid editor. If you want AI to draft from the bible, hit episode length and convert prose to script, SparkLore fits. SparkLore lacks offline mode, native apps and native HWP.
Pensiv
Strengths
- HWP, DOCX, EPUB, PDF, Markdown and TXT export — the widest among Korean tools
- Plot board, characters, canvas, bidirectional links and graph view; claims setting-conflict detection
- AI review and polishing limits stated as daily counts; local/offline mode; encrypted manuscripts
- Web, desktop, iOS and Android; 'never used for AI training'
Weaknesses
- USD prices shown as converted KRW like ₩3,908 and ₩20,750; terms say non-cancelable and non-refundable
- Screenplay is page-view based — S# auto-format unverified; no collaboration
- Centered on review and polishing rather than AI drafting; episode mode unverified
- Community threads accuse it of copying Muvel/Obsidian and of astroturfing; the ₩241,667 Ultra tier is alien to Korean writers
SparkLore
Strengths
- The story bible is injected into every generation and flags character and setting conflicts across long series
- Web-novel episode mode — the editor knows per-platform length targets and where to cut
- Novel → Korean drama script (S#) or US screenplay conversion, with Fountain, FDX, DOCX, EPUB and HWP-compatible export
- KRW and USD pricing, Korean and English UI, and a published words-per-credit rate
- A no-training-on-manuscripts commitment written into the terms
Weaknesses
- Launched in 2026 — the community and review footprint are still small
- No native mobile app, offline mode or real-time collaboration yet
- No bring-your-own-key and no proprietary fine-tuned model
- Few plugins and third-party integrations
FAQ
Why are Pensiv prices like ₩3,908?
It bills in USD through Lemon Squeezy and displays the annual-billing monthly equivalent converted to KRW. Monthly billing is about 17% more.
Can I write a drama script in Pensiv?
It advertises designing 'novels and screenplays' and the changelog mentions a page-view screenplay mode, but we could not confirm Korean drama conventions such as S# auto-numbering. HWP export is supported.
What are Pensiv's free limits?
3 AI reviews and 3 sentence polishes per day, 1,000 paragraphs of spell-check, 10 versions (60 days) and 1 sheet.
Last verified
Sources
- pensiv.so/ko/pricing
- pensiv.so/ko/terms
- pensiv.so/ko/changelog
- pensiv.so/ko/blog/writing-program-comparison
- gall.dcinside.com/mgallery/board/view/?id=tgijjdd&no=1253410
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