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Scrivener vs Tintero: catalog facts
Scrivener	Tintero
Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.	Free Free during the beta; offline use is promised to stay free, while online features may be…
Windows, macOS, iOS	Linux, Android, Web
Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts	Worldbuilding tools for characters, places and factions Scene system with POV tracking
Paid software No Linux or Android version	Still in beta Online features may become paid
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
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 1, 2026

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