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yWriter vs Tintero: catalog facts
yWriter	Tintero
Free Free software from Spacejock Software.	Free Free during the beta; offline use is promised to stay free, while online features may be…
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Linux, Android, Web
Free with no bundled toolbars or adware Organises chapters, scenes, characters and locations	Worldbuilding tools for characters, places and factions Scene system with POV tracking
Mobile versions depend on Dropbox for sync macOS version is still being developed	Still in beta Online features may become paid
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	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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