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At a Glance
Scrivener
Scrivener
Star Rating
(84)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer
Star Rating
(111)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (59.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Zoho Writer
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that Scrivener excels in document creation with its robust template creation feature, scoring 9.0, which allows users to easily set up their writing projects. In contrast, Zoho Writer's template feature scored lower at 8.2, indicating less flexibility in this area.
  • Users report that Scrivener's PDF creation capability is highly rated at 9.3, making it a preferred choice for those needing to export their work in a professional format. Zoho Writer, while still competent, scored 8.5 in this area, suggesting it may not meet the same level of user expectations for PDF outputs.
  • G2 users highlight that Scrivener's document editor received an impressive score of 9.8, praised for its comprehensive editing tools. Conversely, Zoho Writer's document editor scored 8.8, indicating it may lack some advanced features that Scrivener offers.
  • Users on G2 mention that Scrivener's revision history feature scored 8.9, allowing writers to track changes effectively. In comparison, Zoho Writer's revision history scored 8.2, which may not provide the same level of detail or ease of use for collaborative projects.
  • Reviewers say that Scrivener's multi-user collaboration scored 8.4, but it falls short in real-time communication, which scored only 6.7. In contrast, Zoho Writer shines in real-time communication with a score of 8.3, making it a better option for teams needing instant feedback and collaboration.
  • Users report that Scrivener is highly compatible with PC and Mac operating systems, scoring 10.0 and 9.8 respectively, which is a significant advantage for users on those platforms. Zoho Writer, while functional, scored lower on both operating systems, indicating potential limitations for users who rely on specific platforms.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Scrivener
No pricing available
Zoho Writer
No pricing available
Free Trial
Scrivener
No trial information available
Zoho Writer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
68
8.8
95
Ease of Use
8.0
69
9.1
96
Ease of Setup
7.6
13
9.6
17
Ease of Admin
9.2
8
9.6
16
Quality of Support
8.6
45
8.7
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
6
9.5
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
69
8.6
95
Features by Category
8.4
7
Not enough data
Document Creation
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Workflow
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
12
8.3
35
Design
9.3
10
8.3
30
9.5
11
8.2
30
8.2
10
8.0
27
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
29
6.7
5
8.3
26
File Types
9.5
11
8.5
31
9.3
10
8.4
29
6.0
5
8.1
20
Edit & Revise
8.9
9
8.2
32
6.3
9
8.1
30
9.8
11
8.8
34
Integrate & Embed
6.9
6
8.5
23
7.7
5
8.4
23
7.0
5
8.2
24
Operating System
10.0
9
8.8
28
9.8
8
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
16
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
7.9
8
Feature Not Available
7.9
8
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Scrivener
Scrivener
Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer
Scrivener and Zoho Writer are categorized as Document Creation
Unique Categories
Scrivener
Scrivener is categorized as Screenwriting
Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Scrivener
Scrivener
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
82.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.3%
Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
59.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Scrivener
Scrivener
Writing and Editing
31.0%
Higher Education
8.3%
Publishing
7.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Libraries
3.6%
Other
45.2%
Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer
Information Technology and Services
11.2%
Higher Education
9.3%
Computer Software
8.4%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Logistics and Supply Chain
5.6%
Other
58.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Scrivener
Scrivener
Most Helpful Favorable Review
EA
Emma A.
Verified User in Entertainment

The ability to rearrange scenes, access pre writing without leaving your main manuscript and use meta data to find important info is invaluable. This kind of functionality makes writing a novel so much more efficient, and also improves your writing because...

Most Helpful Critical Review
VL
Victoria L.
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film

There's a learning curve to the software, and the program is prone to freezing up.

Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Research
GR
Verified User in Research

I appreciate the ability to completely customize documents,down to the finest details.ZOho writer has an excellent intuitive platform which offers autocompletion options and use of fonts according to the aesthetics of the documents.

Most Helpful Critical Review
KJ
Kabir J.
Verified User in Education Management

The interface is horrible. You will find yourself struggling to find basic options. The editor is super slow for any large document and with major compatibility issues with other software like docs and word.

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Discussions
Scrivener
Scrivener Discussions
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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Zoho Writer
Zoho Writer Discussions
Where is Zoho headed in terms of integration with publising sites?
1 comment
ZC
Hi Ram, Zoho Writer has integrations with publishing sites such as WordPress, Blogger, Medium, and Zoho Sites. If you're a Zoho user you can post your...Read more
What does Zoho writer do?
1 comment
MH
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Zoho Writer is a web-based word processor that allows you to create, edit, and collaborate on your documents in real...Read more
Is Zoho Writer free?
1 comment
MH
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Yes, Zoho Writer is fully free. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span>You...Read more