Ulysses

Name: Ulysses
Price: 5.99 USD
Author: Ulysses

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What Ulysses is

Ulysses is paid writing software for macOS and iOS, with apps for Macs, iPads and iPhones. It combines writing with publishing tools, advanced export formats, version history and offline mode. Both listed plans include iCloud synchronization and a seven-day free trial. The Monthly plan costs $5.99 a month, billed monthly. The Yearly plan costs $39.99 a year, billed annually. No free plan is offered. Ulysses supports publishing workflows and advanced exporting for writers moving work into other formats. Version history preserves earlier document states, while offline mode supports writing without an internet connection. Real-time collaboration is not included, so the product is focused on individual writing rather than simultaneous team editing. Ulysses was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Leipzig, Germany. The listed starting price is From $39.99/user/yr with a 7-day trial.

Who it suits

Ulysses suits individual writers using Macs, iPads or iPhones who need publishing tools, advanced exports, version history and offline writing. It is less suited to teams requiring real-time collaboration.

What it does well

Publishing tools support writing workflows
Advanced export formats are included
Version history preserves earlier document states
Offline mode supports disconnected writing
iCloud synchronization covers listed devices

What to know first

No free plan is available
Real-time collaboration is not included
Only macOS and iOS platforms are listed
Subscription required after the trial

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Monthly	billed monthly · Ulysses on Macs, iPads, and iPhones · iCloud synchronization · Free trial included	$5.99 a month
Yearly	billed annually · Ulysses on Macs, iPads, and iPhones · iCloud synchronization · Free trial included	$39.99 a year

As ulysses.app lists them, read 19 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Ulysses is a paid, Apple-platform writing app with publishing, export, history and offline capabilities. Choose between monthly and annual billing, while noting the absence of real-time collaboration and a free plan.

Facts from Ulysses's own pages

Real-time collaboration: No · ulysses.app, 19 Sept 2026
Export formats: advanced · ulysses.app, 19 Sept 2026
Founded: 2011 · ulysses.app, 28 Sept 2026
Free plan: No · ulysses.app, 19 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Leipzig, Germany · ulysses.app, 28 Sept 2026
Mobile apps: Yes · ulysses.app, 19 Sept 2026
Offline mode: Yes · ulysses.app, 19 Sept 2026
Publishing tools: Yes · ulysses.app, 19 Sept 2026
Version history: Yes · ulysses.app, 19 Sept 2026