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Scrivener vs Storyist: catalog facts
Scrivener	Storyist
Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.	Paid Commercial app; see the developer's site for current pricing.
Windows, macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts	Manuscript and screenplay templates for correct formatting Index cards and plot, character and setting sheets
Paid software No Linux or Android version	Apple platforms only Paid software
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	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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