Scriptorium
by Scriptorium
What Scriptorium is
Scriptorium is a publishing-focused desktop application from Scriptorium in Lyon, France. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux and provides publishing tools for preparing written work. Version history keeps earlier document states available, while offline mode supports work without an internet connection. The application uses standard export formats. Real-time collaboration is not provided, and there are no mobile apps. Scriptorium is sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription. The Scriptorium plan is listed at $60 a month, billed as a one-time purchase, with lifetime access, free updates, no feature gates and all features included. One purchase covers macOS, Windows and Linux. A 14-day trial is listed, while no free plan is available. Its single-plan structure gives buyers the complete listed feature set instead of separate feature tiers. Writers who move between desktop operating systems can use the same purchase across those three platforms, with version history and offline work included.
Who it suits
Scriptorium suits writers seeking publishing tools on Windows, macOS or Linux. It fits users who need offline work and version history but do not require mobile apps or real-time collaboration.
What it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Includes publishing tools
- Provides version history
- Supports offline mode
- One purchase covers three desktop platforms
What to know first
- No mobile apps
- Real-time collaboration is unavailable
- No free plan
- Uses standard export formats
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Scriptorium | One-time purchase; no subscription or feature gates · Lifetime access · Free updates · All features included · One purchase covers macOS, Windows, and Linux | $60, paid once |
As getscriptorium.com lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Scriptorium offers one cross-platform desktop license with lifetime access and all listed features. Its limitations are the lack of mobile apps and real-time collaboration.
Facts from Scriptorium's own pages
- Real-time collaboration
- No · getscriptorium.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Export formats
- standard · getscriptorium.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · getscriptorium.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Lyon, France · getscriptorium.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Mobile apps
- No · getscriptorium.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Offline mode
- Yes · getscriptorium.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Publishing tools
- Yes · getscriptorium.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Version history
- Yes · getscriptorium.com, 22 Sept 2026
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