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Gingko Writer vs Scrivener: catalog facts
Gingko Writer	Scrivener
Freemium Free to get started; full pricing is listed on the site.	Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.
Web	Windows, macOS, iOS
Tree of cards keeps outline and detail side by side Rearranging cards restructures a draft quickly	Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts
Card-based layout takes adjustment for people used to linear editors Pricing beyond the free start is not detailed in the research	Paid software No Linux or Android version
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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