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Scrivener vs Effie: catalog facts
Scrivener	Effie
Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts	Writing, outlining and mind maps in one app Clients for desktop and mobile platforms
Paid software No Linux or Android version	Proprietary, closed source AI features and plan details are tied to the paid tiers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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