Overleaf
9.2#1 in writing appsFrom $8.25 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitOverleaf vs Scrivener
What both publish
| Fact | Overleaf | Scrivener |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Overleaf was created in 2011 by John Hammersley and John Lees-Miller and joined Digital Science in 2014. | Scrivener launched in 2007. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Cornwall, UK |
| Real-time collaboration | Projects support simultaneous editing, comments and in-document chat. | No |
Overleaf plans
- FreeFree
- Student$8.25 a month
- Standard$16.75 a month
- Pro$33.25 a month
- OrganizationsPriced on request
Scrivener plans
- macOS licence$59.99 a month
- Windows licence$59.99 a month
- iOS licence$23.99 a month
- iOS license$23.99, paid once
- Windows license$59.99, paid once
- Mac license$59.99, paid once
Pick Overleaf if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Scrivener if…
Scrivener suits novelists, screenwriters, nonfiction writers, students, academics, journalists and others working on substantial writing projects. It can also suit writers who want research beside their draft or offline access.