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Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Keeps chapters, notes and cross-references in readable project files.
  • Unlimited-depth tree for chapters and documents
  • Export to PDF, Word, EPUB and web pages, including whole books
  • Uses lightweight markup rather than a word processor's visual layout.
  • Proprietary and paid
  • Cloud sync relies on the developer's own service
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License: Proprietary
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Not stated if it works offline Works offline

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