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Ulysses vs Effie: catalog facts
Ulysses	Effie
Paid Paid app with a free trial on all devices.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans listed on the pricing page.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Distraction-free editor for long-form writing Library for organizing large writing projects	Writing, outlining and mind maps in one app Clients for desktop and mobile platforms
Apple platforms only Paid after the trial	Proprietary, closed source AI features and plan details are tied to the paid tiers
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it 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 24, 2026

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