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bibisco vs Skribisto: catalog facts
bibisco	Skribisto
Freemium A free version is available, with a paid edition offering more features.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Linux
Tracks characters, scenes and storylines alongside the text Available on desktop and mobile platforms	Built specifically for writers Open source with a long development history
Focused on novels rather than other kinds of writing Some features are reserved for the paid edition	Small project with a limited user community Linux is the documented platform
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-only
Not stated if an account is 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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