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# Pages vs Scrivener Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Pages** [

4.3/5(376)

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**Scrivener** [

4.5/5(87)

](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Pages**
No pricing available

**Scrivener**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Pages**
1 month

Based on 26 responses

**Scrivener**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Pages**
6 months

Based on 24 responses

**Scrivener**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Pages**
$$$$$

**Scrivener**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Pages**
5%

**Scrivener**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Pages**
[
Integrations (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1082949&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Templates (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1083002&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Access Control (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1082976&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2498343&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Scrivener**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1386946&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Features (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1386934&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1386804&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2279925&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Pages**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2f63ddf06ad6af049351fc30a7c892db/updf.png "Product Avatar Image")

UPDF

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**Scrivener**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Pages**
 ![Pages screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/40887/uploads_2Ff3505dd2-a4df-4c30-b5ab-1cbf95b081cf_2FPages_Screen_Shot_.png)

**Scrivener**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Pages**

8.7

8.7318

**Scrivener**

9.3

9.369

Ease of Use

**Pages**

8.9

8.9320

**Scrivener**

7.9

7.971

Ease of Setup

**Pages**

9.3

9.366

**Scrivener**

7.9

7.915

Ease of Admin

**Pages**

8.7

8.754

**Scrivener**

9.2

9.28

Quality of Support

**Pages**

8.7

8.7200

**Scrivener**

8.6

8.645

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Pages**

8.6

8.645

**Scrivener**

8.6

8.66

Product Direction (% positive)

**Pages**

7.7

7.7313

**Scrivener**

8.5

8.570

Features

Document Creation[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.9

56

7.2

14

Design

Graphics

8.7(won by 0.2)

46

8.5

12

Templates

8.6(won by 0.5)

50

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

13

Themes

8.9(won by 2.1)

45

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.8

12

Collaboration

Multi-User Collaboration

7.5(won by 2.2)

33

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.3

6

Real-Time Communication

6.5(won by 1.7)

27

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

4.8

7

File Types

Export

9.0

51

9.2(won by 0.2)

13

Import

8.5

44

8.9(won by 0.4)

12

Web Publishing

7.8(won by 3.5)

23

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

4.3

7

Edit & Revise

Revision History

8.9(won by 0.6)

40

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

11

Suggestion Mode

8.7(won by 2.8)

35

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.9

11

Document Editor

9.1

50

9.4(won by 0.3)

13

Integrate & Embed

Calendar

7.9(won by 2.7)

21

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.2

8

Website

7.8(won by 2.3)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.5

7

Applications

8.3(won by 3.3)

26

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.0

7

Operating System

PC Operating System

6.0

21

9.8(won by 3.8)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Mac Operating System

9.9(won by 0.1)

50

9.8

9

Linux Operating System

6.1(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

6.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

6.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

6.5(won by default)

8

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

7.7(won by default)

8

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

6.2(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Document Creation

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screenwriting[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.7

8

Document Creation

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

8

Story Map

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

8

Script Formatting

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

8

PDF Creation

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

6

Mind Maps

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow

Collaborative Creation

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

6

Comments and Tasks

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

8

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Mobile apps

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

6

Web Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Screenwriting

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

WYSIWYG Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto-Save

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scene Reordering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revision History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scene and Page Number Locking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple File Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

PDF Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rich Text Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autofill

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Pages](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f17c2ccac161e2276a1f8a4088dfe4d/pages.jpg "Pages")](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews)

Pages

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

17.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.3%

[![Scrivener](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_367574e9b6bfffbc6557eb9a2640ca7c/scrivener.png "Scrivener")](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews)

Scrivener

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

82.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

9.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

66.4%

82.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

17.3%

9.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

16.3%

8.0%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Pages](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3f17c2ccac161e2276a1f8a4088dfe4d/pages.jpg "Pages")](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews)
Pages

Education Management

6.8%

Marketing and Advertising

6.2%

Higher Education

6.0%

Information Technology and Services

5.1%

Religious Institutions

4.9%

Other

71.0%

[![Scrivener](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_367574e9b6bfffbc6557eb9a2640ca7c/scrivener.png "Scrivener")](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews)
Scrivener

Writing and Editing

31.4%

Higher Education

8.1%

Publishing

7.0%

Information Technology and Services

4.7%

Libraries

3.5%

Other

45.3%

FAQs

## Pages vs Scrivener FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Scrivener vs Pages?

Scrivener stands out for its advanced organization and manuscript management features, while Pages is favored for its ease of use and integration within the Apple ecosystem.

| [Scrivener](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews) | [Pages](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (87 reviews) | 4.3/5 (376 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 7.9 | 9.3 |
| 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Organization | Templates |

### How do the pricing models of Scrivener and Pages compare?

Pages is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its cost compared to Scrivener.

- **Scrivener:** Reviewers appreciate the one-time purchase model and affordability, but note that updates and mobile versions require additional payment.
- **Pages:** Reviewers consistently highlight that Pages is free for Apple users and delivers strong value, especially compared to paid alternatives.
- **Switching reasons:** Many reviewers mention switching to Pages due to its zero cost and integration with Apple devices.

### What are the best alternatives to Scrivener and Pages?

The top three alternatives to Scrivener and Pages are Microsoft Word, Final Draft, and Celtx.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Scrivener](https://www.g2.com/products/scrivener/reviews) | 4.5/5 (87 reviews) | Small-Business | One-time purchase, affordable | Organization |
| [Pages](https://www.g2.com/products/pages/reviews) | 4.3/5 (376 reviews) | Small-Business | Free for Apple users | Templates |
| [Microsoft Word](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews) | 4.7/5 (2063 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Feature-rich editing |
| [Final Draft](https://www.g2.com/products/final-draft/reviews) | 4.5/5 (46 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Screenwriting tools |
| [Celtx](https://www.g2.com/products/celtx/reviews) | 4.2/5 (83 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Collaboration |

### Which Screenwriting features should I prioritize when comparing Scrivener and Pages?

Buyers should prioritize organization, ease of use, templates, collaboration, and integration features when comparing Scrivener and Pages.

- **Organization:** Scrivener (2 all-time mentions), Pages (—)
- **Ease of Use:** Scrivener (2 all-time mentions, 7.9 score), Pages (8.9 score)
- **Templates:** Scrivener (—), Pages (1 all-time mention)
- **Collaboration:** Scrivener (recent reviews note limited collaboration), Pages (recent reviews note limited collaboration with non-Apple users)
- **Integrations:** Scrivener (recent reviews mention Dropbox integration issues), Pages (recent reviews highlight Apple ecosystem integration)

### What are the pros and cons of Scrivener vs Pages?

Scrivener's headline strength is advanced organization for long-form writing, while Pages excels in ease of use and template variety.

- **Scrivener strengths:** Organization (2 all-time mentions), flexibility, navigation ease, tracking ease, robust features for managing complex documents.
- **Scrivener trade-offs:** Steep learning curve (1 all-time mention), limited collaboration, clunky Dropbox integration, complex setup for new users.
- **Pages strengths:** Simple interface (1 all-time mention), wide range of templates (1 all-time mention), strong integration with Apple devices, easy setup, free for Apple users.
- **Pages trade-offs:** Limited access control (1 all-time mention), collaboration challenges with non-Apple users, occasional formatting issues when converting files.

### Is Scrivener or Pages better for small businesses?

Pages is the better fit for small businesses, with higher ease of setup and strong value sentiment among small-business reviewers.

- **Scrivener:** Small-Business segment; reviewers highlight its powerful organization features but note a steep learning curve and limited collaboration.
- **Pages:** Small-Business segment; reviewers consistently praise its ease of use, quick setup, and cost-free availability for Apple users.

### Which Screenwriting platform has better integrations?

Pages is favored for integrations, particularly within the Apple ecosystem, while Scrivener reviewers note integration challenges.

- **Scrivener:** Recent reviews mention Dropbox integration, but highlight issues with reliability and setup.
- **Pages:** Recent reviews highlight integration with iCloud and other Apple devices, enabling document access and editing across Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

### How do Scrivener and Pages compare on customer support?

Scrivener and Pages are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.6 and 8.7 respectively, indicating similar reviewer satisfaction.

- **Scrivener:** Reviewers describe support as responsive, with many citing helpful tutorials and an active support community.
- **Pages:** Reviewers note reliable support, with quick responses and comprehensive help resources, especially for Apple users.

### Which is easier to implement, Scrivener or Pages?

Pages is easier to implement than Scrivener, with a 1.4-point higher Ease of Setup score (9.3 vs 7.9).

- **Scrivener:** Reviewers frequently mention a steep learning curve and the need for time investment to master setup and features.
- **Pages:** Reviewers consistently highlight its quick and straightforward setup, with many noting that it is ready to use out of the box on Apple devices.

Alternatives

**Pages Alternatives**

 ![Microsoft Word](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565787/microsoft-word.svg "Microsoft Word")

[
Microsoft Word
](/products/microsoft-word/reviews)

 ![Ulysses](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a6025794819162c946fc97deb75cf108/ulysses.png "Ulysses")

[
Ulysses
](/products/ulysses/reviews)

 ![iA Writer](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_9bea5001f9b46f04caba8e2f18d5f1d2/ia-writer.png "iA Writer")

[
iA Writer
](/products/ia-writer/reviews)

 ![Adobe Acrobat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f70633054b433f46ad80f9667092d308/adobe-acrobat.svg "Adobe Acrobat")

[
Adobe Acrobat
](/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)

**Scrivener Alternatives**

 ![Celtx](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ed351a17d10cbca663c7f73b6111215b/celtx.svg "Celtx")

[
Celtx
](/products/celtx/reviews)

 ![Final Draft](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d6d0a196349235f81b4efaec465b31be/final-draft.png "Final Draft")

[
Final Draft
](/products/final-draft/reviews)

 ![WriterDuet](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1686e81108248af04f29a2d4431b8d0e/writerduet.jpeg "WriterDuet")

[
WriterDuet
](/products/writerduet/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Word](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565787/microsoft-word.svg "Microsoft Word")

[
Microsoft Word
](/products/microsoft-word/reviews)

## Pages vs Scrivener

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Pages easier to use and set up. However, Scrivener is easier to administer. Reviewers agreed that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.

- Reviewers felt that Scrivener meets the needs of their business better than Pages.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Pages is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Scrivener over Pages.