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Hemingway vs Ulysses

Hemingway and Ulysses are both Productivity tools in our directory. This side-by-side comparison covers pricing, user ratings, supported platforms, key features and open-source status so you can decide which one fits your needs.

Side-by-side comparison

AttributeHemingwayUlysses
VendorHemingwayUlysses GmbH & Co. KG
Rating★ 4.5★ 4.6
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsWeb, DesktopmacOS, iOS
Key featuresReadability grade, Adverb hunt, Desktop appSheet library, Writing goals, Export
HeadquartersUSAHamburg, Germany
Founded20132013
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Ulysses has a higher user rating (4.6★ vs 4.5★).
  • Hemingway is Freemium, while Ulysses is Paid.
  • Hemingway runs on Web, Desktop; Ulysses runs on macOS, iOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemingway or Ulysses better?

By user rating, Ulysses scores higher (4.6★ vs 4.5★). Both are capable Productivity tools, so review the feature comparison for your use case.

Which is cheaper, Hemingway or Ulysses?

Hemingway is Freemium and Ulysses is Paid. Check each product page for current plan details.

Are Hemingway and Ulysses open source?

No — neither Hemingway nor Ulysses is open source.

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