Ulysses discounts and coupons
4 offers stated by Ulysses itself (annual discount, education, lifetime license and other savings). Its paid plans start at $39.99 per year, or $5.99 per month.
About coupon codes
We found no public coupon or promo code on Ulysses’s own pages, so this page lists none. Everything below is a price or offer Ulysses states itself, with a link to where it says so. Codes found only on coupon sites could not be checked, and we don’t pass them on.
Ulysses discounts it states itself
- Annual discountYearly plan costs about 44% less than monthly
The yearly subscription is $39.99, against $71.88 for twelve payments on the $5.99 monthly plan.
Stated on ulysses.app - EducationStudent offer: $10.99 per 6 months
Students enrolled at a high school, vocational school, college or university can apply from inside the app with a valid student ID.
Stated on ulysses.app - Lifetime licensePerpetual License listed in the App Store
The US App Store listing shows a Perpetual License in-app purchase at $199.99 alongside the subscriptions. The pricing page does not describe its terms.
Stated on apps.apple.com - Other savingsApple Family Sharing included
One subscription can be shared with up to five other family members through Apple Family Sharing.
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Try Ulysses before you pay
- Free trial
- Every plan includes a free, fully functional trial with sync and export. The site does not state how long it lasts.
What Ulysses costs without a discount
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly Plan | $39.99per year | Ulysses on all your Macs, iPads and iPhones with full sync. Apple Family Sharing with up to five other family members is included. |
| Monthly Plan | $5.99per month | The same app and sync on every Mac, iPad and iPhone, paid month to month. |
| Volume licensing | €39.00per user / year, plus VAT if applicable | Licenses for businesses and organizations, bought outside the App Store. Covers one Mac, one iPad and one iPhone per user. |
Cheaper alternatives to Ulysses
Tools we list as alternatives to Ulysses that start cheaper or have a free plan, going by each one’s own prices.
Ulysses discount questions
Is there a Ulysses coupon or promo code?
We found no public coupon or promo code on Ulysses's own pages, as read on Oct 9, 2026, so none is listed here. What Ulysses does state: yearly plan costs about 44% less than monthly, student offer: $10.99 per 6 months, perpetual license listed in the app store and apple family sharing included. Codes that only coupon sites carry could not be checked against ulysses.app.
How can I get Ulysses cheaper?
Yearly plan costs about 44% less than monthly. The yearly subscription is $39.99, against $71.88 for twelve payments on the $5.99 monthly plan. This page lists 3 more ways it states.
Is Ulysses cheaper if I pay yearly?
Yearly plan costs about 44% less than monthly. The yearly subscription is $39.99, against $71.88 for twelve payments on the $5.99 monthly plan.
Does Ulysses have a student discount?
Student offer: $10.99 per 6 months. Students enrolled at a high school, vocational school, college or university can apply from inside the app with a valid student ID.
Can I pay for Ulysses once instead of every month?
Perpetual License listed in the App Store. The US App Store listing shows a Perpetual License in-app purchase at $199.99 alongside the subscriptions. The pricing page does not describe its terms.
Does Ulysses have a free trial?
Yes. Every plan includes a free, fully functional trial with sync and export. The site does not state how long it lasts.
What is a cheaper alternative to Ulysses?
Of the tools we list as alternatives, Bear starts cheaper or has a free plan. Each one's own prices are on its page here.