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Manuscript vs Jottr: catalog facts
Manuscript	Jottr
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.
Linux	Linux
Native GNOME interface Written in Rust	Markdown and plain text editing for writers Focus on speed and simple use
Very young project, created in 2026 Linux only	Builds for platforms other than Linux are not detailed in the research Not intended as a programming editor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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