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Compare Microsoft 365 and Scrivener 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
Microsoft 365
Star Rating
(5,671)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansScrivener
Star Rating
(86)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft 365 excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Scrivener. Users appreciate the comprehensive suite of applications, noting, "I love all the apps that come along with Microsoft 365," which enhances productivity and collaboration.
- Users say that Microsoft 365 offers a more intuitive experience, particularly in terms of navigation and setup. One reviewer highlighted the "ease of navigation and ability to use the web or application," making it a preferred choice for those who value quick access to tools.
- Reviewers mention that Scrivener shines in its ability to help writers organize complex documents. Users love how it allows them to "keep track of important information, like script ideas, plot progress, characters," making it an excellent tool for creative writing and project management.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft 365's collaboration features are a standout, with users praising its real-time communication capabilities. One user noted, "I am able to access my email and chat with colleagues easily," which is crucial for teams working remotely.
- Users highlight that while Scrivener is great for individual writing tasks, it struggles with multi-user collaboration, scoring lower in this area. Reviewers appreciate its organizational features but wish for better support in collaborative environments.
- G2 reviewers indicate that Microsoft 365's support quality is slightly lower than Scrivener's, yet it still provides a solid experience. Users have noted the introduction of Microsoft Copilot as a helpful addition, enhancing the overall support and usability of the platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Scrivener
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
Scrivener
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
4,694
9.3
69
Ease of Use
9.0
4,746
7.9
71
Ease of Setup
8.9
1,305
7.9
15
Ease of Admin
8.7
968
9.2
8
Quality of Support
8.5
3,963
8.6
45
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
941
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
4,631
8.5
70
Features by Category
File Management
9.3
182
Not enough data
9.3
180
Not enough data
9.4
179
Not enough data
9.0
173
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
178
Not enough data
9.5
178
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
8.8
174
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
173
Not enough data
9.2
172
Not enough data
9.1
169
Not enough data
8.9
170
Not enough data
8.8
165
Not enough data
9.4
175
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
186
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
9.0
181
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.4
180
Not enough data
9.3
182
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
180
Not enough data
9.2
179
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
179
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
9.0
176
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.7
132
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
131
Not enough data
8.6
133
Not enough data
8.5
133
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
86
Not enough data
8.5
86
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
126
Not enough data
8.5
127
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
8.9
130
Not enough data
9.0
128
Not enough data
9.0
132
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.1
39
Not enough data
Document Creation
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.4
6
Workflow
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.9
8
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.9
6
Agentic AI - Screenwriting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
9.1
163
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.8
164
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
9.1
160
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
157
Not enough data
8.9
157
Not enough data
9.1
164
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
107
Not enough data
7.4
106
Not enough data
8.0
108
Not enough data
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.9
106
Not enough data
7.6
104
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
8.9
210
Not enough data
9.0
209
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
9.1
208
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
9.2
212
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
8.7
207
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
212
Not enough data
8.8
212
Not enough data
Email Client - Agentic AI
8.3
79
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
Calculating
9.2
183
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
181
Not enough data
9.1
179
Not enough data
Editing
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
178
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
9.0
175
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1297
Not enough data
9.1
1220
Not enough data
8.8
1200
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
1196
Not enough data
8.8
1096
Not enough data
8.7
1159
Not enough data
Management
8.8
1181
Not enough data
9.1
1231
Not enough data
9.2
1263
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
128
Not enough data
8.2
129
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.1
194
Not enough data
9.1
192
Not enough data
8.6
188
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
9.2
190
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.2
196
Not enough data
9.0
191
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.1
186
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
194
Not enough data
9.1
191
Not enough data
9.2
192
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.4
77
Not enough data
8.3
77
Not enough data
Survey Management
8.8
46
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.0
203
Not enough data
8.9
206
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.0
204
Not enough data
8.9
204
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
196
Not enough data
8.7
197
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
198
Not enough data
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.9
199
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
201
Not enough data
8.6
198
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
140
Not enough data
8.0
136
Not enough data
7.9
135
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.8
74
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
111
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
Settings
9.1
113
Not enough data
9.1
110
Not enough data
9.0
110
Not enough data
Personalization
8.7
108
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
Integrations
8.9
110
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.3
105
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
8.8
105
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
81
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.2
80
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.3
81
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
8.8
45
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
Design
8.8
233
8.5
12
8.9
235
8.1
13
8.7
232
6.8
12
Collaboration
9.2
235
5.3
6
9.2
235
4.8
7
File Types
9.4
240
9.2
13
9.1
238
8.9
12
8.6
230
4.3
7
Edit & Revise
8.9
239
8.3
11
8.8
234
5.9
11
9.2
238
9.4
13
Integrate & Embed
8.8
232
5.2
8
8.6
231
5.5
7
8.9
234
5.0
7
Operating System
9.4
236
9.8
11
8.5
229
9.8
9
8.0
221
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
177
Not enough data
8.2
176
Not enough data
7.8
172
Not enough data
8.0
175
Not enough data
7.9
170
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.4
93
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
8.9
219
Not enough data
9.1
216
Not enough data
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
Integrations
9.3
217
Not enough data
8.5
208
Not enough data
8.2
203
Not enough data
Time Management
8.9
209
Not enough data
9.1
215
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
160
Not enough data
8.3
159
Not enough data
8.5
160
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft 365 and Scrivener are categorized as Document Creation
Unique Categories
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Email Management, Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Screen Sharing, Spreadsheets, Presentation, Online Appointment Scheduling, Cloud Content Collaboration, Office Suites, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
Scrivener is categorized as Screenwriting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft 365
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Scrivener
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.1%
Other
69.3%
Writing and Editing
31.4%
Higher Education
8.1%
Publishing
7.0%
Information Technology and Services
4.7%
Libraries
3.5%
Other
45.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
how to transfer microsoft office to another computer
4 Comments
EJ
To complete this tasks, you have to have a product key and use that key to set up Microsoft on the second computer.Read more
what is the best way to make sure you never lose any work if your computer crashes
3 Comments
CS
Open any program in the office suite, click on file menu and then click on options, then click on the save tab and configure the autosave every minute.Read more
How do i integrate this application with Google Drive?
2 Comments
MG
Here's a great tutorial on how to sync scrivener with google drive. https://simonkjones.com/how-to-sync-scrivener-with-a-chromebook/Read more
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