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ScrivenerHighland Pro
Paid

Paid licence, with a free trial available.

 Freemium

Distributed through the App Store; check the store listing for current pricing.

Windows, macOS, iOS macOS, iOS
  • Keeps research, notes and draft in one project
  • Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts
  • Handles screenplays and prose manuscripts in one app
  • Native apps for Mac, iPad and iPhone
  • Paid software
  • No Linux or Android version
  • Apple platforms only, no Windows or Android version
  • Sync depends on iCloud
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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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