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Litmaps vs Ulysses

Litmaps 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

AttributeLitmapsUlysses
VendorLitmapsUlysses GmbH & Co. KG
Rating★ 4.6★ 4.6
PricingFreemiumPaid
PlatformsWebmacOS, iOS
Key featuresGrowing citation maps from seed papers, Discovery of unconnected-but-relevant works, Shared maps for labsSheet library, Writing goals, Export
HeadquartersWellington, New ZealandHamburg, Germany
Founded20162013
Open sourceNoNo

Key differences

  • Litmaps and Ulysses share the same user rating (4.6★).
  • Litmaps is Freemium, while Ulysses is Paid.
  • Litmaps runs on Web; Ulysses runs on macOS, iOS.

Frequently asked questions

Is Litmaps or Ulysses better?

Litmaps and Ulysses are rated equally (4.6★) by users, so the better choice depends on your needs — see the feature and platform comparison above.

Which is cheaper, Litmaps or Ulysses?

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

Are Litmaps and Ulysses open source?

No — neither Litmaps nor Ulysses is open source.

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