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Effie vs Ulysses: catalog facts
Effie	Ulysses
Freemium Free to download, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.	Paid Paid app with a free trial on all devices.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	macOS, iOS
Writing, outlining and mind maps in one app Clients for desktop and mobile platforms	Distraction-free editor for long-form writing Library for organizing large writing projects
Proprietary, closed source AI features and plan details are tied to the paid tiers	Apple platforms only Paid after the trial
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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