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Scrivener vs yWriter: catalog facts
Scrivener	yWriter
Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.	Free Free software from Spacejock Software.
Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts	Free with no bundled toolbars or adware Organises chapters, scenes, characters and locations
Paid software No Linux or Android version	Mobile versions depend on Dropbox for sync macOS version is still being developed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account 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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