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Add to SafariWhen comparing Arc Studio Pro vs Final Draft, the Slant community recommends Arc Studio Pro for most people. In the question“What is the best screenwriting software?” Arc Studio Pro is ranked 5th while Final Draft is ranked 12th. The most important reason people chose Arc Studio Pro is:
That allows readers to directly embed comments within your script project without needing them to download any files or software.
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Pros
Pro Fantastic feedback features
That allows readers to directly embed comments within your script project without needing them to download any files or software.
Pro Built in beat outlines
Can outline plot, characters, and location on a build-in beat sheet.
Pro Full version is currently offered for free
During COVID-19.
Pro Simple, organized user interface
Makes writing hassle-free.
Pro Collabowriter allows two people to work on the same document at the same time
Pro Industry standard
Pro Built-in collaboration tools
Pro Text-to-speech support
Pro Lots of templates
Final Draft comes bundled with over 100 screenplay, teleplay and stageplay example templates.
Pro 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.
Cons
Con Outline tools are locked behind Pro version
Con Free version of the service is browser only
And has a limited number of scripts allowed.
Con Expensive
The OS X and Windows versions of the software cost $249.
Con Updates require payment
Con Companion apps for iOS have to be purchased separately
Con No built-in way of sharing documents
Con Lacks support for AV multi-col templates
Con Dated UI
