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yWriter vs Scrivener: catalog facts
yWriter	Scrivener
Free Free software from Spacejock Software.	Paid Paid licence, with a free trial available.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, iOS
Free with no bundled toolbars or adware Organises chapters, scenes, characters and locations	Keeps research, notes and draft in one project Suited to long, multi-part manuscripts
Mobile versions depend on Dropbox for sync macOS version is still being developed	Paid software No Linux or Android version
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 October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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