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Scrivener vs Ulysses: catalog facts
Scrivener	Ulysses
Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.	Paid Paid app with a free trial on all devices.
Windows, macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts	Distraction-free editor for long-form writing Library for organizing large writing projects
Paid software No Linux or Android version	Apple platforms only Paid after the trial
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 23, 2026

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