# Scrivener vs Ulysses Comparison

| | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 87 | 25 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (82.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $39.99 1 user Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Scrivener

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Features (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)

### Ulysses

Pros:
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficulty (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (69 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (71 reviews) | 9.2 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (45 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.5 (70 reviews) | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Scrivener

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ulysses

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Businesses & Organizations

Price: $39.99 1 user Per Year

Description: Ulysses offers volume licensing outside the App Store. Purchase several licenses at once and distribute Ulysses to your team members: https://license.ulysses.app/checkout

Key Features:
- Includes the use on one Mac, one iPad and one iPhone per user

[Learn more about Ulysses](https://www.g2.com/products/ulysses/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Screenwriting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Scrivener** | 7.7/10 | 8 |
| **Ulysses** | N/A | N/A |

#### Document Creation

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Template Creation** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Story Map** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Formatting** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **PDF Creation** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Workflow

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Creation** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Comments and Tasks** | 6.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Web Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile apps** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Screenwriting

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Scrivener** | 7.2/10 | 14 |
| **Ulysses** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Themes** | 6.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | 5.3 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | 4.8 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### File Types

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Export** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Import** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Publishing** | 4.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | 5.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Editor** | 9.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | 5.2 (8 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Website** | 5.5 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Applications** | 5.0 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | 9.8 (11 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Mac Operating System** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation)

**Unique to Scrivener (1):** [Screenwriting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/screenwriting)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Scrivener | Ulysses | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 82.8% | 72.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.2% | 12.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.0% | 16.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Scrivener

- **Writing and Editing:** 31.4%
- **Higher Education:** 8.1%
- **Publishing:** 7.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.7%
- **Libraries:** 3.5%
- **Entertainment:** 3.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.3%
- **Research:** 2.3%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.3%
- **Internet:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 32.6%

#### Ulysses

- **Writing and Editing:** 16.0%
- **Internet:** 12.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.0%
- **Computer Software:** 12.0%
- **Publishing:** 4.0%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.0%
- **Packaging and Containers:** 4.0%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 24.0%

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## Top Discussions

### Scrivener

- Title: [How do i integrate this application with Google Drive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12361-how-do-i-integrate-this-application-with-google-drive) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Here's a great tutorial on how to sync scrivener with google drive. https://simonkjones.com/how-to-sync-scrivener-with-a-chromebook/"

### Ulysses

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/scrivener-vs-ulysses)