Scrivener pricing
Scrivener is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows.
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free trial on macOS and Windows that lasts for 30 days of use, not 30 calendar days. No trial of the iOS app.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Scrivener for iOS & iPadOS | $23.99one-time purchase | The iPhone and iPad app. There is no trial, and a Dropbox account is required for sync. |
| Educational Licence | $50.99one-time purchase, per platform | The macOS or Windows version for students and academics. Requires an institutional affiliation. |
| Standard Licence | $59.99one-time purchase, per platform | The full macOS or Windows version, licensed for every computer in a household that runs that platform. |
| macOS + Windows bundle | $95.98one-time purchase | A separate license for each of macOS and Windows, sold together at a lower combined price. |
Read from literatureandlatte.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Scrivener before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Scrivener
- EducationEducational Licence for students and academics
The macOS and Windows versions are sold to students and academics with an institutional affiliation for $50.99, against $59.99 for a Standard Licence.
Stated on literatureandlatte.com - Other savingsmacOS and Windows bundle
Buying Scrivener for macOS and Windows together costs $95.98, against $119.98 for two separate Standard Licences.
Stated on literatureandlatte.com - Other savingsDiscounted upgrades from older versions
Owners of an earlier major version can buy an upgrade license at a discount instead of paying the full price for the new version.
Stated on literatureandlatte.com
How Scrivener's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrivener | $23.99 one-time (iOS); $59.99 one-time for macOS or Windows | No | |
| Ulysses | $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month | No | Compare |
| Dabble | $19 per month, billed monthly (Writer) | No | Compare |
| Atticus | $147 one-time | No | Compare |
| LivingWriter | $15 per month, billed monthly (Pro) | Yes | Compare |
| Novlr | $8 per month, billed yearly ($96); $10 billed monthly (Starter) | Yes | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Scrivener pricing questions
Is Scrivener free?
No, Scrivener is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial on macOS and Windows that lasts for 30 days of use, not 30 calendar days. No trial of the iOS app.
How much does Scrivener cost?
Scrivener lists 4 plans. Scrivener for iOS & iPadOS: $23.99 one-time purchase. Educational Licence: $50.99 one-time purchase, per platform. Standard Licence: $59.99 one-time purchase, per platform. macOS + Windows bundle: $95.98 one-time purchase. Prices were read from literatureandlatte.com on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Scrivener have a free trial?
Yes. Free trial on macOS and Windows that lasts for 30 days of use, not 30 calendar days. No trial of the iOS app.
Does Scrivener have a student or education discount?
Educational Licence for students and academics. The macOS and Windows versions are sold to students and academics with an institutional affiliation for $50.99, against $59.99 for a Standard Licence.
When were Scrivener's prices last checked?
On Oct 5, 2026, against literatureandlatte.com. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.