Fidus Writer vs SciFlow
Fidus Writer
fiduswriter.orgSciFlow
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| Figure | Fidus Writer | SciFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Collaborative Research Writing Tools Software | 8.2 (#2) | 7.8 (#6) |
| Spec score · Writing Apps | 7.9 (#75) | 8.2 (#49) |
| Collaboration | Collaborators can edit the same document simultaneously in the web interface. | Yes |
| Exports | The homepage lists PDF, EPUB, and HTML export. | SciFlow lists exports to PDF/UA, HTML, and JATS/XML, while its Publish plans also list EPUB and PDF/A-1b compatible PDF output in the FAQ. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Fidus Writer is an online collaborative editor made for academics who need citations and/or formulas. | SciFlow connects academic authors, institutions, and publishers for academic writing and publishing workflows. |
| Support | The maker offers paid help with installation, configuration, custom development, integrations, and troubleshooting. | The FAQ says customer support is available by email, and the Publish plans include in-app chat support and onboarding webinars. |
Plans
Fidus Writer
- Free softwareFree
- DesignPriced on request
- Programming & InstallationPriced on request
- Larger projectsPriced on request
SciFlow
- SciFlow FreeFree
- SciFlow PublishPrice not published
- PublishPriced on request
- Publish EnterprisePriced on request
- SciFlow Authoring PlatformPriced on request
- SciFlow GroupsPriced on request
In their own words
Fidus Writer
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