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Scrivener vs Zettel Notes

A side-by-side look at Scrivener and Zettel Notes. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Scrivener

Scrivener

Office & Productivity

Scrivener is professional writing software used by authors to plan, organize and write long documents like novels and screenplays. It has features like corkboard, outliner, annotations, and split screen to help write drafts and revisions.

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Zettel Notes

Zettel Notes

Office & Productivity

Zettel Notes is a free, open-source note taking app for Windows that implements the Zettelkasten method. It allows hierarchical tagging and linking of notes to support creativity and knowledge management.

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