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Ulysses vs Whimsical

Side-by-side comparison of two indie startups from the Startup Spotlight directory.

Option A
Ulysses

Ulysses

Productivity

The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

Ulysses is a Markdown-first writing app trusted by long-form writers, novelists, and bloggers — built by a small German team.

Founder
Max Seelemann
Founded
2003
Team
11-50
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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Option B
Whimsical

Whimsical

Productivity

Visual workspace for thinkers.

Whimsical combines flowcharts, wireframes, sticky notes, and mind maps into one delightful canvas, with deep keyboard shortcuts.

Founder
Steve Mudie
Founded
2017
Team
11-50
Listing
Free (nofollow)
Listed
May 2026
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