When comparing Manuskript vs KIT Scenarist, the Slant community recommends Manuskript for most people. In the question“What is the best playwriting software?” Manuskript is ranked 6th while KIT Scenarist is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Manuskript is:
Manuskript is totally free, and the software is accessible which means anybody can make changes to it if they wish . This means that there are likely plugins and/or add-ons to allow you to do whatever you want with the program.
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Pros
Pro Free and open source
Manuskript is totally free, and the software is accessible which means anybody can make changes to it if they wish . This means that there are likely plugins and/or add-ons to allow you to do whatever you want with the program.
Pro Cross platform
Available on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Pro Many export formats
Using pandoc, one can export to: HTML, PDF, ePub, DocX, ODT, LaTeX, etc.
Pro Internal reference system to keep track of everything
Pro Works offline
Kit scenarist does not require a constant Internet connection in order to use it.
Pro Provides tools for the whole writing process
It includes research tools, a cards tool and enables documentation on everything used in the story.
Pro Free
Kit scenarist can be downloaded and used absolutely free of charge.
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
Pro 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.
Pro Supports .FDX
KIT scenarist supports the industry standard .FDX format.
It can both import and export your files as such.
Pro Script formatting
Pro Paid online collaboration service
Kit scenarist provides for online collaboration service, under a subscription fee.
Cons
Con Not easy to get dictionaries
People not using English will struggle to find other dictionaries that work. There is not an easy download present.