Essayist vs Scrivener
| Essayist | Scrivener | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $6.67/mo | $23.99/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS | iOS, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | standard | extensive |
| Paid from | — | $23.99/user/mo |
| Publishing tools | — | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | — | No |
| Version history | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Writing Apps. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Scrivener scores higher on our published basis.