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Scrivener vs Gingko Writer: catalog facts
Scrivener	Gingko Writer
Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.	Freemium Free to get started; full pricing is listed on the site.
Windows, macOS, iOS	Web
Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts	Tree of cards keeps outline and detail side by side Rearranging cards restructures a draft quickly
Paid software No Linux or Android version	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
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 October 2, 2026

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