A Better Way to Write.
Comparison
The Best Book Writing Software in 2026
Ten apps for writing a book, free and paid: Studio, Scrivener, Atticus, Dabble, Reedsy Studio, Ulysses and more, with prices, platforms and what each one is best at.
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Comparison
The 100% Free Scrivener Alternative
Every tool in Studio is free on Mac and Windows, with no account and no trial. A video tour of the app, an honest comparison with Scrivener, and how to bring your book across.
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New Release
Studio 1.0: Now on Your Desktop
Studio is now on Mac and Windows, free to use offline, with the biggest update yet: a new outline, wiki, grid and dashboard, Markdown, the command palette and more. Includes a step-by-step guide to every new feature.
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Setup Gallery
25 BYOK Setups
Twenty-five real ways to pair the BYOK with keyboards, stands, and mounts — from an eye-level desk arm to a kit that fits in a pocket — with photos and the gear used in each.
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