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Arc Studio Pro
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Fantastic feedback features
That allows readers to directly embed comments within your script project without needing them to download any files or software.
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Outline tools are locked behind Pro version
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Built in beat outlines
Can outline plot, characters, and location on a build-in beat sheet.
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Free version of the service is browser only
And has a limited number of scripts allowed.
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Full version is currently offered for free
During COVID-19.
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Simple, organized user interface
Makes writing hassle-free.
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Platforms:
Web, Windows, Mac
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$0 - $16 / Month
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Trelby
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Free, open source and cross-platform
Trelby is available absolutely free for Windows and Linux with source code available on GitHub.
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English only
Trelby supports the ISO-8859-1 character set, any characters that are outside of that set are not supported.
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Final Draft compatible
Can import and export .fdx files.
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No longer maintained
Right now in 2018, most recent updates are from three or more years ago. This creates problems installing the .deb releases on certain linux distros, and means it probably wont be getting long term support anymore.
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Can highlight differences between different versions of a script
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Can't use bold, italic, underline
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Has a character name database
A character name database with 200k+ names from various countries is built into Trelby.
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No online collaboration capabilities
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Lacks revision tracking
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No OSX version
Trelby is only available on Windows and Linux.
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Platform:
Windows Linux
Export:
.pdf; .html; .rtf; .fdx; .fountain screenplay formatted text
Import:
.fdx; .celtx; .fountain; .astx; .fadein; screenplay formatted text
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Yes
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KIT Scenarist
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Works offline
Kit scenarist does not require a constant Internet connection in order to use it.
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Provides tools for the whole writing process
It includes research tools, a cards tool and enables documentation on everything used in the story.
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Free
Kit scenarist can be downloaded and used absolutely free of charge.
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Contains statistics tools
The statistics tools can permit you to keep track of how long each character talks along the script, check your action to dialogue times, complete character analysis, and tons more. It also has some real life statistics, like how many scenes you cast will have to speak in, or how long the film in a certain location will be.
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Character and set management
The character and set management tools in Kit scenarist extend the flexibility of the software by allowing writers to add descriptions to each character or location, along with some pictures, URLS, or "mind maps". These tools can be especially useful for small crews who need an easy and integrated way to keep track of everything they have.
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Cross-platform
Supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and even has Android and iOS apps (although the last two are not free). This makes sharing easier in studios and diverse work situations.
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Multilingual
Kit scenarist contains support for multiple languages and spell check. This includes some standard languages such as: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and others.
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Supports .FDX
KIT scenarist supports the industry standard .FDX format. It can both import and export your files as such.
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Script formatting
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Paid online collaboration service
Kit scenarist provides for online collaboration service, under a subscription fee.
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Platform:
Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
Export:
.pdf; .fdx; .docx; .fountain;
Import:
.fdx; .docx; .fountain; .trelby; .celtx;
Notes:
Yes
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$0 - $5 / month
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Final Draft
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Expensive
The OS X and Windows versions of the software cost $249.
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Collabowriter allows two people to work on the same document at the same time
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Updates require payment
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Industry standard
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Companion apps for iOS have to be purchased separately
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Built-in collaboration tools
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No built-in way of sharing documents
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Text-to-speech support
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Lacks support for AV multi-col templates
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Lots of templates
Final Draft comes bundled with over 100 screenplay, teleplay and stageplay example templates.
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Dated UI
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Available on Windows, OS X and iOS
Final Draft is available on Windows and OS X with companion applications available for the iPad and iPhone.
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Platforms:
Windows OSX
Notes:
Yes
Reports:
Yes
Revision tracking:
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