Ulysses pricing
Ulysses is a paid product. Price: $39.99/year or $5.99/month. Free trial: Yes, fully functional.
PaidPrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
Ulysses plans and prices
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Ulysses pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- Price
- $39.99/year or $5.99/month
- Checked Oct 29, 2026ulysses.app(opens source in a new tab)
- “$39.99 per Year Or $5.99 per Month”
- Free trial
- Yes, fully functional
- Checked Oct 29, 2026ulysses.app(opens source in a new tab)
- “All plans contain a free, fully functional trial.”
Ulysses alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 iA Writer | Paid | $49.99 one-time | No |
 Obsidian | Free plan + paid | $4 per user/month for Sync, billed annually | Yes, the app is free without limits |
 Bear | Free plan + paid | $2.99 a month (Bear Pro) | Yes, local notes without sync |
 Apple Pages | Free plan + paid | $12.99 a month or $129 a year (premium extras) | Yes, Pages is free for everyone |
 Scrivener | Paid | — | No |
Ulysses pricing: common questions
Is Ulysses free?
No, Ulysses is a paid product. It offers a free trial: Yes, fully functional.
How much does Ulysses cost?
Price: $39.99/year or $5.99/month, according to ulysses.app (checked Oct 29, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
Does Ulysses have a free trial?
Yes, fully functional.
What are free alternatives to Ulysses?
Free or freemium alternatives include Obsidian, Bear and Apple Pages.