Is Scriptorium right for you?

A good fit for

Fits Windows/Linux writers who want local editable Markdown and can review changes made by their chosen AI provider.

Before you choose

Vendor quotes USD100 once or R1,799 per computer with future updates and transfer when replacing that computer. Payments are billed in rand; card checkout is not open and purchases currently use invoiced EFT, so confirm the invoice rather than assuming a fixed USD charge. Windows 10/11 x64, Linux x86-64 and Android tablets 7+ are offered; Mac is coming. AI provider/subscription costs are separate. The assistant may read the whole document, attachments and recent conversation; cloud use sends them to the selected provider. Files are up to 12MB each/24MB total in desktop assistance. Local Ollama depends on your hardware/model. License/trial telemetry exists. No installation, voice, export, AI editing or privacy test was performed.

Workflow and handoff

Save a copy first, choose an approved model connection, request an edit on non-sensitive text, inspect the revised document and retain the original before exporting.

Pricing and practical limits

Vendor quotes USD100 once or R1,799 per computer with future updates and transfer when replacing that computer. Payments are billed in rand; card checkout is not open and purchases currently use invoiced EFT, so confirm the invoice rather than assuming a fixed USD charge. Windows 10/11 x64, Linux x86-64 and Android tablets 7+ are offered; Mac is coming. AI provider/subscription costs are separate. The assistant may read the whole document, attachments and recent conversation; cloud use sends them to the selected provider. Files are up to 12MB each/24MB total in desktop assistance. Local Ollama depends on your hardware/model. License/trial telemetry exists. No installation, voice, export, AI editing or privacy test was performed.

Review method

Relevant official-source evidence reviewed individually on 2026-10-09 UTC (October 10 in India). Selected product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Performance, security and plan enforcement were not independently tested.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Documented workflow	Scriptorium is a Markdown word processor with ribbon editing, document projects and an optional AI assistant that edits the open document. It can format books and reports, export common document formats and read text aloud.	Facts sourced	2026-10-09

Understand the total cost

Scriptorium pricing & plans

Full-feature trial

Free

Time-limited writing/AI product trial

Allowance and restrictions: Fourteen days; no card/account; thereafter reader-only access.

One-computer license

R1,799 once

Invoiced EFT currently; vendor USD100 reference is not a fixed USD checkout charge

Allowance and restrictions: All features/languages; updates; eligible transfer to replacement computer.

AI connection

Provider or hardware costs extra

Separate provider subscription/usage and local compute

Allowance and restrictions: Your API, Claude Code plan or local Ollama model.

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

Was this product hands-on tested?

No. The listing uses dated official-source evidence and visual artwork review. Unconfirmed pricing, allowances and integrations are stated explicitly.

What is Scriptorium used for?

Scriptorium is a Markdown word processor with ribbon editing, document projects and an optional AI assistant that edits the open document. It can format books and reports, export common document formats and read text aloud.

Does Scriptorium have a free plan?

Fourteen-day full-feature trial without an account or card. Afterward it remains a free Markdown/project reader, rather than an ongoing free writing and AI license.. This record does not confirm an ongoing free plan.

How much does Scriptorium cost?

R1,799 once. See the billing terms below. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Scriptorium through an API?

Bring a supported model API key, a Claude Code subscription or local Ollama. Markdown, PDF, Word and EPUB document workflows.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Vendor quotes USD100 once or R1,799 per computer with future updates and transfer when replacing that computer. Payments are billed in rand; card checkout is not open and purchases currently use invoiced EFT, so confirm the invoice rather than assuming a fixed USD charge. Windows 10/11 x64, Linux x86-64 and Android tablets 7+ are offered; Mac is coming. AI provider/subscription costs are separate. The assistant may read the whole document, attachments and recent conversation; cloud use sends them to the selected provider. Files are up to 12MB each/24MB total in desktop assistance. Local Ollama depends on your hardware/model. License/trial telemetry exists. No installation, voice, export, AI editing or privacy test was performed.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

Official product information

Product identity and relevant official-source evidence reviewed individually.

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Costs and constraints

Vendor quotes USD100 once or R1,799 per computer with future updates and transfer when replacing that computer. Payments are billed in rand; card checkout is not open and purchases currently use invoiced EFT, so confirm the invoice rather than assuming a fixed USD charge. Windows 10/11 x64, Linux x86-64 and Android tablets 7+ are offered; Mac is coming. AI provider/subscription costs are separate. The assistant may read the whole document, attachments and recent conversation; cloud use sends them to the selected provider. Files are up to 12MB each/24MB total in desktop assistance. Local Ollama depends on your hardware/model. License/trial telemetry exists. No installation, voice, export, AI editing or privacy test was performed.

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2026-10-09