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Ulysses vs Scrivener: catalog facts
Ulysses	Scrivener
Paid Paid app with a free trial on all devices.	Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, iOS
Distraction-free editor for long-form writing Library for organizing large writing projects	Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts
Apple platforms only Paid after the trial	Paid software No Linux or Android version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	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 September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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