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Manuskript vs Gingko Writer: catalog facts
Manuskript	Gingko Writer
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Freemium Free to get started; full pricing is listed on the site.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Keeps outlines, characters and chapter organization together.	Tree of cards keeps outline and detail side by side Rearranging cards restructures a draft quickly
It focuses on drafting rather than final page layout.	Card-based layout takes adjustment for people used to linear editors Pricing beyond the free start is not detailed in the research
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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