Apostrophe vs Scrivener

Apostrophe is a free Linux desktop Markdown editor built around focused writing. Its interface includes a distraction-free mode, with dark, light, and sepia themes. A live preview updates while a document is written, and built-in tools include spellchecking and document statistics. The app exports to PDF, Word or LibreOffice, LaTeX, and HTML slideshows; ODT is also listed as an export format. The TexLive plugin enables PDF export and formula display in the inline preview. Apostrophe is available for Linux, and the maker directs users to Flathub for the latest version. Users can report issues or suggest ideas through the project issue tracker. The listed Free plan costs nothing and describes a Markdown editor for Linux desktop. The Apps for GNOME page lists version 3.5, released on 2026-10-08, and names Manuel Genovés as maintainer.

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.