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Scrivener

Writing app for long-form projects like novels and theses

Scrivener by Literature & Latte helps writers draft, structure and research long documents, with a corkboard, outliner and flexible compile options.

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Pricing: Paid

Platforms: Mac, Windows, iOS

Categories: Writing

Scrivener is an alternative to

Microsoft Word

Scrivener compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Scrivener	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows, iOS
Novelcrafter	Paid	–	–	Web
Sudowrite	Paid	–	–	Web
Hemingway Editor	Free plan	–	–	Web, Windows, Mac
Zettlr	Free	Yes	–	Windows, Mac, Linux
iA Writer	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
Typora	Paid	–	–	Windows, Mac, Linux

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Questions

Is Scrivener free?

Scrivener is a paid product.

What platforms does Scrivener run on?

Scrivener is available for Mac, Windows, iOS.

What are some alternatives to Scrivener?

Similar indie products include Novelcrafter, Sudowrite, Hemingway Editor, Zettlr and 4 more.

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