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Skribisto vs yWriter: catalog facts
Skribisto	yWriter
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-only licence.	Free Free software from Spacejock Software.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Built specifically for writers Open source with a long development history	Free with no bundled toolbars or adware Organises chapters, scenes, characters and locations
Small project with a limited user community Linux is the documented platform	Mobile versions depend on Dropbox for sync macOS version is still being developed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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