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What it is

Scrivener is a long-form writing app for macOS, Windows, and iOS, built for projects that can be composed in sections of any size. Writers can keep research materials such as PDFs and web pages beside a draft, and import Word, OpenOffice, plain text, Final Draft, images, PDFs, movies, sound files, and web pages. A project window can show up to four documents at once. Screenwriting tools handle script formatting and support printing and Final Draft export. For non-fiction, Scrivener supports footnotes, research libraries, and templates including MLA and APA. Writing History shows how much was written each day. The app also has publishing tools, version history, and offline mode, but not real-time collaboration. A 30-day trial is offered. Single-platform licences cost $59.99 as a one-time purchase for macOS or Windows and $23.99, paid once for iOS; an all-three-platform licence costs $121.93 as a one-time purchase. No recurring payment is required unless a customer chooses another platform or a major update. Scrivener is made by Literature & Latte Ltd., based in Cornwall, UK.

Spec sheet

Supported platforms
Scrivener is shown for macOS, Windows, and iOS.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Free plan
NoRead 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Mobile apps
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Headquarters
Cornwall, UKRead 23 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Founded
2006Read 23 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Company history
Scrivener launched in 2007.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Company name
The company is Literature & Latte Ltd.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Export formats
It can export to Word, PDF, Final Draft, and plain text.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Free trial
A free trial is available, but the supplied text does not state its duration or limits.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Import formats
Imports include Word, OpenOffice, plain text, Final Draft, images, PDFs, movies, sound files, and web pages.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Long-form writing
It is designed for long writing projects and lets users compose text in sections of any size.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Major update policy
Major paid updates are occasional, more than two years apart, with discounts for existing users.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Non-fiction support
It supports footnotes, research libraries, and MLA, APA, and other common templates.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Offline mode
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Pricing model
Pay upfront for the licenses and platforms you need instead of paying a subscription.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Publishing tools
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Real-time collaboration
NoRead 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Research tools
Research materials can be kept within reach beside the writing, including PDFs and web pages.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Screenwriting support
Scriptwriting features handle formatting, with printing and Final Draft export available.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Side-by-side documents
The editor can display up to four documents at once in the same project window.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Subscription required
No recurring payment is required unless the customer chooses another platform or a major update.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
User scale
The company says Scrivener has millions of downloads and hundreds of thousands of users.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Version history
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Writing audience
It is used by novelists, screenwriters, non-fiction writers, students, academics, lawyers, journalists, translators, and others.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Writing history
Writing History shows how much has been written each day.Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com

Plans and prices

macOS licence $59.99 a month Perpetual licence for macOS Read 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Windows licence $59.99 a month Perpetual licence for Windows Read 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
iOS licence $23.99 a month For iPhone and iPad Read 19 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
iOS license $23.99, paid once paid upfront Single-platform iOS license; no further payment unless choosing another platform or major update. Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Mac license $59.99, paid once paid upfront Single-platform macOS license; no further payment unless choosing another platform or major update. Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Windows license $59.99, paid once paid upfront Single-platform Windows license; no further payment unless choosing another platform or major update. Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
All three platforms $121.93, paid once paid upfront Includes macOS, Windows, and iOS licenses. Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com
Free trial Free Free trial is offered; the supplied text does not state its duration or limits. Read 27 Sep 2026 · literatureandlatte.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Organizes long projects into sections
  • Keeps PDFs and web pages beside the draft
  • Supports screenwriting and Final Draft export
  • Works offline and includes version history

Limits

  • No real-time collaboration
  • No free plan is offered
  • Separate platform licences are listed

Who it suits

Scrivener suits novelists, screenwriters, non-fiction writers, students, academics, lawyers, journalists, translators, and others working on long projects. Its platform-specific licences and lack of real-time collaboration may shape the choice.

Verdict

Scrivener combines long-form drafting with research, screenwriting, and non-fiction tools across three platforms. Review the licence for your platform and note that real-time collaboration is not supported.

Where Specifiction places it

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