yWriter vs Scrivener : Which is Better?

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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

Apps available for Windows Linux Wine

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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 VS Scrivener Feature comparision

Feature yWriter Scrivener
Lightweight
Outline mode
Portable
Project Organization
Writing tool
Corkboard
Character database
Integrated Search
Scene Management
Distraction free writing
Outliner
Tracking of characters
File-organization
Character development
Google Drive integration
Novel planning
Timeline
Collaborative writing
Automated proofreading
Ebook writer
MarkDown support
Brainstorming
Sync with iCloud
Export to LaTeX
Web-Based
Cross Linking
Fullscreen support
Detailed toolbar
Text editing
Proofreading
Customizable
WYSIWYG Support
Support for LaTeX
Export to ePub
Export to PDF
Write in separate docs
Document compiler
Export to Word
iPhone/iPod sync
Notetaking
Quotas support
Scripting
Split files into sections
Visual Organization
Word counter
Desktop publishing
Equation editor
Latex Math
File Tagging
Link files
Multiple export options
Nested Notes
Night mode/Dark Theme
Auto-saving
Divides to infinite sub-divisions
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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