Scrivener vs yWriter : Which is Better?

Scrivener

Scrivener is a word-processing program and outliner designed for authors. Scrivener provides a management system for documents, notes and metadata. Developed by Literature & Latte

License: Commercial

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows iPhone iPad

yWriter

yWriter is a word processor which breaks your novel into chapters and scenes, helping you keep track of your work while leaving your mind free to create. Developed by Spacejock Software (Simon Haynes)

License: Free

Categories: News & Books Office & Productivity

Apps available for Windows Linux Wine

Scrivener VS yWriter Feature comparision

Feature	Scrivener	yWriter
Distraction free writing
Support for LaTeX
Export to ePub
Export to PDF
Write in separate docs
Character database
Corkboard
Document compiler
Export to Word
Integrated Search
iPhone/iPod sync
Notetaking
Outline mode
Outliner
Quotas support
Scene Management
Scripting
Split files into sections
Visual Organization
Word counter
Writing tool
Character development
Google Drive integration
Novel planning
Timeline
Tracking of characters
File-organization
Lightweight
Portable
Project Organization
Desktop publishing
Equation editor
Latex Math
Cross Linking
Fullscreen support
File Tagging
Link files
Multiple export options
MarkDown support
Brainstorming
Sync with iCloud
Nested Notes
Night mode/Dark Theme
Export to LaTeX
Web-Based
Collaborative writing
Auto-saving
Customizable
Divides to infinite sub-divisions
Automated proofreading
Ebook writer
Detailed toolbar
Text editing
Proofreading
WYSIWYG Support