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Literature & Latte builds writing software trusted by novelists, screenwriters and non-fiction authors worldwide. Discover tools made for serious writers. - literatureandlatte.com
Depends. Buy Scrivener if you're drafting a novel, screenplay, or thesis and will invest real time learning its system. Skip it if you want simple, low-friction writing — Word, Google Docs, or iA Writer will do.
Medium. Based on 40+ public sources: official pages, G2/Capterra/PCMag reviews, pricing guides, and Reddit/forum threads.
$59.99 one-time (£55 UK)
Scrivener 3 (desktop)
high
Scrivener 3 for Windows shipped years late; verify current platform maturity before buying
medium
One-time price covers only the current major version; new major releases are paid upgrades
medium
No built-in cloud; sync relies on third-party services like Dropbox, a common data-loss worry
low
No public security page; little transparency on data handling
Value for money: 5/5
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$59.99 one-time (£55 UK)
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Polarized: power users love the depth and one-time pricing, while many newcomers complain the learning curve is steep.
“Scrivener is the worst good product I have encountered.”
“Brilliant stuff.”
Compare Literature & Latte (Scrivener) with each alternative.
Minimal, distraction-free writing; far simpler than Scrivener
Literature & Latte (Scrivener) vs iA WriterSlicker Mac/iOS experience, but subscription cost adds up
Literature & Latte (Scrivener) vs UlyssesFree, cloud-based, collaborative — plenty for casual writers
Standard processor; fine if you don't need project structuring
Based on 40+ public sources: official pages, G2/Capterra/PCMag reviews, pricing guides, and Reddit/forum threads.
Powerful one-time-purchase app for serious long-form writers — steep learning curve; casual writers should use simpler tools.
Based on 40+ public sources: official pages, G2/Capterra/PCMag reviews, pricing guides, and Reddit/forum threads.
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