Fidus Writer
7.0#2 in collaborative research writing tools softwareFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitFidus Writer vs SciFlow
What both publish
| Fact | Fidus Writer | SciFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Exports | The homepage lists PDF, EPUB, and HTML export. | SciFlow lists exports to PDF/UA, HTML, and JATS/XML, while its Publish plans also list EPUB and PDF/A-1b compatible PDF output in the FAQ. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Fidus Writer is an online collaborative editor made for academics who need citations and/or formulas. | SciFlow connects academic authors, institutions, and publishers for academic writing and publishing workflows. |
| Support | The maker offers paid help with installation, configuration, custom development, integrations, and troubleshooting. | The FAQ says customer support is available by email, and the Publish plans include in-app chat support and onboarding webinars. |
Fidus Writer plans
- Free softwareFree
- DesignPriced on request
- Programming & InstallationPriced on request
- Larger projectsPriced on request
SciFlow plans
- SciFlow FreeFree
- SciFlow Publish—
- PublishPriced on request
- Publish EnterprisePriced on request
- SciFlow Authoring PlatformPriced on request
- SciFlow GroupsPriced on request
Pick Fidus Writer if…
Fidus Writer is intended for academics, research groups, publishers, libraries, and individual academics working on publication workflows. It suits collaborators who need citations or formulas and want to self-host their editor.
Pick SciFlow if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.