Scrivener
8.0#18 in writing appsiOSmacOSWindows
VisitScrivener vs Substack
What both publish
| Fact | Scrivener | Substack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Native iOS and Android apps provide reading, subscriptions, push notifications, saved posts and mobile earnings or statistics views. |
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
Substack plans
- Free publishingFree
- Free to startFree
- Custom domain$50, paid once
- Paid subscriptions—
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.
Pick Substack if…
Substack suits writers, journalists, podcasters, video creators, experts, educators, and media companies building a direct subscriber audience. It is useful for creators who want multiple media formats, audience discovery, segmentation, email automation, and paid subscription options.