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Ulysses vs Notebooks: catalog facts
Ulysses	Notebooks
Paid Paid app with a free trial on all devices.	Paid One-time purchase, no subscription required.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Distraction-free editor for long-form writing Library for organizing large writing projects	Notes, long documents and tasks in one app Exports to PDF and ebook
Apple platforms only Paid after the trial	Many features to learn for simple note-taking Only Mac and iOS versions are shown in the research
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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