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DragonWriter vs yWriter

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8.2#1 in book writing software$5.49 one-time
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DocumentationThe public user guide covers accounts, editing, analytics, collaboration, publishing, exports and community features.The maker provides a comprehensive online help index, FAQ and a downloadable quickstart guide.
ExportsFinished manuscripts can be exported as EPUB, DOCX, TXT or Markdown.The Windows version exports RTF, LaTeX, EPUB and MOBI, and can export selected chapters.
IntegrationsThe documentation describes optional Discord linking and Matrix direct-message notifications.Mobile editions use Dropbox to edit desktop projects, while the desktop program can back up to FTP when server credentials are supplied.

DragonWriter plans

  • FreeFree

yWriter plans

  • Desktop—
  • Android—
  • iOS—
  • yWriter for MacOS betaFree
  • Mac betaFree
  • Windows desktopFree

Pick DragonWriter if…

DragonWriter suits story writers who want drafting, organization, progress tracking, and community features. It is available on web and Android, but new registration requires a referral code.

Pick yWriter if…

yWriter suits novelists who want to organize drafts into chapters and scenes. Its desktop and mobile options may fit writers who need to edit projects across supported platforms.

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