Bits is a well-loved, long-running writing app, and the Draft, Done, Gold flow is genuinely good. The catch is that it lives on the iPhone only, and some comedians report hitting a paywall that locks the add button until they pay. Caligari gives you the same fast bit-writing rhythm on the web and Android, with public pricing and Joke DNA in the plan, so your material is never held for ransom.
Caligari vs Bits, side by side
| Feature | Caligari | Bits |
|---|---|---|
| AI feedback & Joke DNA | Joke DNA included on every paid plan. | Coach Advice and Cowriter, sold as paid extras. |
| Write & organize bits | Yes. The Cabinet, searchable and version-tracked. | Yes. |
| Status workflow | Yes. Draft to polished, with version history on every bit. | Yes. Draft, Done, Gold. |
| Auto set timing | Yes. Live runtime as you build the set. | Yes. Estimated time per bit. |
| Web & Android | Yes. Runs in any browser, on any device. | iPhone only. |
| Add material without a paywall | Always. Adding and organizing your bits is never gated. | Some comedians report a paywall over the add button. |
| Your material stays yours | Yours. Booker-ready set export is built into paid plans. | Material backup is sold as a paid extra. |
| Pricing | Free, then $4, $8, or $16 a month. Public, in dollars. | Subscription. The current price is not publicly listed. |
| Offline writing | Online today, in the browser. | Offline write and edit, with cloud sync. |
Why comics switch
Your material is never behind a lock screen
Add a bit the second it lands in your head, no surprise paywall over the button. Your set lists export booker-ready when you want a clean running order to hand a club, and your jokes are never sold or trained on.
Write anywhere, not just on an iPhone
Caligari runs on the web and on Android, so the Cabinet is with you on a laptop, a tablet, or the phone in your hand at the back of the room. The bit you wrote at the bar is there when you go up.
AI feedback that is part of the deal
Joke DNA transforms your bit into its working parts and shows you where the laugh should land, included on paid plans instead of bolted on as a separate upsell.
Where Bits is strong
Respect where it is owed. Bits has served comedians for years, and the Draft, Done, Gold workflow is clean and fast. Plenty of comics love its speed and simplicity, and it writes offline on a plane with no problem. If you are an iPhone-only writer happy with your setup, it is a fine home. Caligari is for comedians who want web and Android, public pricing, and AI feedback in the plan.
Questions, answered
Is there a good Bits alternative on Android?
Yes. Caligari runs in any browser, including on Android, while Bits is iPhone only. A dedicated native app is on the roadmap.
Can I move my bits from Bits to Caligari?
Yes. Paste a bit straight in, or bulk-import a larger block and Caligari helps you split and tag it. Send your export to hello@caligari.lol and we will help you migrate.
Does Caligari put a paywall on adding material?
No. Adding and organizing your bits is never gated. Your plan caps how many bits your Cabinet holds, 25 on Free up to unlimited on Headliner, but the add button itself is never locked behind a payment.
What does Caligari cost?
Free to start with no card. From there it is $4, $8, or $16 a month, listed in plain dollars. Founding Members lock $72 a year for life while the first 500 slots last.
Is my material mine to keep?
Yes. Your jokes are your intellectual property. We never publish them, sell them, or train on them, and paid plans export a booker-ready set list whenever you need one.