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Scratchmark vs Manuscript: catalog facts
Scratchmark	Manuscript
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later.
Linux	Linux
Distraction-free Markdown writing Plain Markdown files organised in folders	Native GNOME interface Written in Rust
Linux only Small project with a single main developer	Very young project, created in 2026 Linux only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it 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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