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

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