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Apostrophe vs Manuscript: catalog facts
Apostrophe	Manuscript
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later.
Linux	Linux
Focus mode for distraction-free writing Live rendered preview	Native GNOME interface Written in Rust
Linux only Edits single files rather than managing a notes library	Very young project, created in 2026 Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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