Ulysses review
A structured writing workspace for Apple users, with goals, language checks, exports, and publishing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Ulysses is a writing workspace for authors, bloggers, students, and other writers using Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Its markup-based editor supports long-form work such as books and articles, while projects, groups, sheets, and filters help keep drafts and related material organized. Writing goals, deadlines, and statistics add a way to track progress. The fit is strongest for people who want one writing environment across Apple devices rather than a tool for collaborative drafting or work across multiple operating systems.
Ulysses is subscription-only, with a 7-day free trial. The Monthly plan costs $5.99 per user per month; the Yearly plan costs $39.99 per user per year. Both plans include Ulysses on Macs, iPads, and iPhones and iCloud synchronization. The yearly option has a lower listed cost when compared across a full year of monthly billing, while the monthly plan avoids an annual commitment. Since there is no free plan, writers should weigh the recurring cost against whether they will use the app across Apple devices and rely on its writing and publishing tools.
Its workflow extends beyond drafting: grammar and style checking covers over 20 languages, automatic local backups can restore sheets, groups, and projects, and exports include plain text, rich text, DOCX, HTML, ePub, and PDF. Direct publishing is available to WordPress, Ghost, Medium, and Micro.blog; integrations also include Substack and Basecamp. That combination suits writers who move from drafts to documents, ebooks, or blog publishing. Choose another option if collaboration is central or you need Windows or Android access; Ulysses is specifically for writers comfortable with Apple platforms and a paid subscription.
Ulysses pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Organizes projects with groups, sheets, and filters
- Checks grammar and style in over 20 languages
- Exports to six formats and publishes to supported platforms
- Where it doesn't
- Requires a paid subscription after the 7-day free trial
- Available only on macOS and iOS
- Does not include collaboration features
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