--- title: "Best Screenwriting Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find the top Screenwriting software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/screenwriting-software/" page_type: "category" language: "en" --- # Best Screenwriting Software ## Milanote Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (64 reviews) Profile: [Milanote](https://www.capterra.com/p/165790/Milanote/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Milanote is a visual project organization software for creative teams. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.8 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $12.50 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - File Sharing: 5.0 rating - Collaboration Tools: 4.8 rating - Data Synchronization: 4.8 rating - Automatic Backup: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Customizable Templates: 5.0 rating - Mobile Access: 5.0 rating - Drag & Drop: 5.0 rating - Project Management: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Alexa J. Reviewer details: Entertainment, Self-employed Published: April 7, 2026 > "I like its functionality, the ability to visualise what I’m working on a create and view it from a birdseye pov." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 (64 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Alexa J. Reviewer details: Entertainment, Self-employed Published: April 7, 2026 > "I like its functionality, the ability to visualise what I’m working on a create and view it from a birdseye pov." --- ## Final Draft Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (32 reviews) Profile: [Final Draft](https://www.capterra.com/p/210729/Final-Draft/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Screenwriting solution that helps users write screenplays, teleplays, comics, graphic novels, and stage plays using built-in templates. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $249.99 Pricing details: Flat Rate, One Time Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Commenting/Notes: 4.8 rating - Real-Time Updates: 4.2 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.4 rating - Customizable Templates: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Chat/Messaging: 3.8 rating - Collaboration Tools: 4.2 rating - Tagging: 4.1 rating - Revision History: 4.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Vanessa P. Reviewer details: Writing and Editing, Self-employed Published: November 15, 2022 > "I use Final Draft every day and like that their website has a lot of tutorials for how to navigate new features." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (32 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Rich B. Reviewer details: Writing and Editing, Self-employed Published: January 19, 2026 > "The price is very reasonable considering all it offers, and the fact that upgrades are a fraction of the full price, so it's easy to keep the program up to date without breaking the bank." --- ## Prewrite Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (28 reviews) Profile: [Prewrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/266104/Prewrite/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Prewrite is an online story writing software that enables writers to visually craft stories with templates and slideshows. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $14.99 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Customizable Templates: 4.6 rating - Commenting/Notes: 4.5 rating - Revision History: 4.5 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.6 rating #### Lowest rated features - Collaboration Tools: 4.1 rating - Rich Text Editor: 4.3 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 4.2 rating - Mobile Access: 3.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Ken W. Reviewer details: Writing and Editing, Self-employed Published: November 4, 2022 > "I love how one can use the extensive library of images to illustrate each scene and visualise a screenplay/story from start to finish." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (28 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Media Production, Self-employed Published: December 3, 2022 > "The Templates, Revision history, collaboration tools, rich text editor, and image integration are some of the key functionality that makes the application stand out, and it's brilliant." --- ## Celtx Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (23 reviews) Profile: [Celtx](https://www.capterra.com/p/235136/Celtx/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Write, plan, manage: Celtx is the all-in-one solution for film, video, and game production. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $15.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Commenting/Notes: 4.7 rating - Collaboration Tools: 4.0 rating - File Sharing: 5.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Mobile Access: 2.0 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 3.5 rating - Project Management: 4.0 rating - Customizable Templates: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (23 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: André R. Reviewer details: Computer Software, Self-employed Published: May 11, 2022 > "It allows me to do my scripts and project management very rapidly and efficiently." ### Integrations tab Celtx connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/235136/Celtx/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Sheets: 4.7 rating - Google Calendar: 4.8 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: André R. Reviewer details: Computer Software, Self-employed Published: May 11, 2022 > "It allows me to do my scripts and project management very rapidly and efficiently." --- ## Fade In Pro Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews) Profile: [Fade In Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/214531/Fade-In-Pro/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Fade In Pro is an application for writing screenplays, including tools for outlining, formatting, organizing, rewrites, and revisions. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.4 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $79.95 Pricing details: Other, One Time Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Collaboration Tools: 5.0 rating - Commenting/Notes: 5.0 rating - Tagging: 4.5 rating - Version Control: 4.5 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (9 reviews) --- ## WriterDuet Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (5 reviews) Profile: [WriterDuet](https://www.capterra.com/p/210780/WriterDuet/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? WriterDuet is cloud-based screenwriting software that provides an intuitive interface for planning, writing, and sharing scripts. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.2 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.2 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $9.99 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Collaboration Tools: 4.5 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.2 out of 5 (5 reviews) --- ## Causality Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) Profile: [Causality](https://www.capterra.com/p/266272/Causality/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Causality is a writing app which can be used to create and edit text, pictures and videos. There are also voiceover and sound effects o #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Revision History: 5.0 rating - Collaboration Tools: 5.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 5.0 rating - Rich Text Editor: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) --- ## Movie Magic Screenwriter Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) Profile: [Movie Magic Screenwriter](https://www.capterra.com/p/238624/Movie-Magic-Screenwriter/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Movie Magic Screenwriter is screenwriting software that provides tools for script formatting, outlining, drafting, and production. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Collaboration Tools: 5.0 rating - Commenting/Notes: 5.0 rating - Drag & Drop: 5.0 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Tagging: 5.0 rating - Version Control: 5.0 rating ### Integrations tab Movie Magic Screenwriter connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/238624/Movie-Magic-Screenwriter/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Dramatica Pro: 5.0 rating --- ## Studiovity Screenwriting Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) Profile: [Studiovity Screenwriting](https://www.capterra.com/p/267552/StudioVity-Screenwriting/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Studiovity is a professional screenwriting software available on Web, android and IOS for writing, formatting and exporting scripts. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 5.0 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $2.50 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Auto-Save: 5.0 rating - Collaboration Tools: 5.0 rating - Commenting/Notes: 5.0 rating - Data Import/Export: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Data Synchronization: 5.0 rating - File Sharing: 5.0 rating - Mobile Access: 5.0 rating - Revision History: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (1 reviews) --- ## Scriptmatix Profile: [Scriptmatix](https://www.capterra.com/p/10034695/Scriptmatix/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Scriptmatix is AI-enabled screenwriting software helping storytellers and producers write faster, revise better, and finish projects. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $15.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Available - Data Import/Export: Not available - Customizable Templates: Available - Scene Reordering: Available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## Storyloft Profile: [Storyloft](https://www.capterra.com/p/10040316/Storyloft/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Storyloft – AI Writing, Editing & Publishing helps authors write, edit, illustrate, and publish books in ebook and print formats. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $19.99 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Available - Data Import/Export: Available - Customizable Templates: Available - Scene Reordering: Available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Available - Generative AI: Available ### Gallery tab --- ## Squibler Profile: [Squibler](https://www.capterra.com/p/266355/Squibler/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Screenwriting solution that helps businesses create and edit screenplays, track goals, and manage projects on a unified interface. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $9.99 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Available - Data Import/Export: Not available - Customizable Templates: Not available - Scene Reordering: Not available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## Scriptmine Profile: [Scriptmine](https://www.capterra.com/p/10038618/Scriptmine/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Scriptmine generates video scripts from trending niche topics, helping creators craft content aligned with audience interests. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $9.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Available - Data Import/Export: Available - Customizable Templates: Available - Scene Reordering: Not available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## Influencer Notes Profile: [Influencer Notes](https://www.capterra.com/p/10039481/Influencer-Notes/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Write YouTube scripts with structured hooks, story beats, filming cues, variants, runtime estimates, and a built-in teleprompter. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $3.50 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Available - Data Import/Export: Not available - Customizable Templates: Available - Scene Reordering: Available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab ### Integrations tab Influencer Notes connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/10039481/Influencer-Notes/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Instagram: 4.7 rating - YouTube: 4.7 rating - TikTok: 4.6 rating --- ## Highland 2 Profile: [Highland 2](https://www.capterra.com/p/234198/Highland-2/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Writing software that offers templates, built-in editor themes, watermarked PDFs, sprints, character highlighting, and word analysis. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Not available - Revision History: Not available - Data Import/Export: Available - Customizable Templates: Available - Scene Reordering: Not available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## SoCreate Profile: [SoCreate](https://www.capterra.com/p/10024384/SoCreate/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Cloud-based screenwriting platforn for writing stories in a visual story development environment, getting feedback, and publishing. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $119.88 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Not available - Data Import/Export: Available - Customizable Templates: Not available - Scene Reordering: Available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## Storyist Profile: [Storyist](https://www.capterra.com/p/266125/Storyist/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Storyist is a writing environment for novelists and screenwriters. With its straightforward interface, powerful tools and beautiful typ #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $19.00 Pricing details: Other, One Time Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Not available - Data Import/Export: Available - Customizable Templates: Not available - Scene Reordering: Not available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## LivingWriter Profile: [LivingWriter](https://www.capterra.com/p/266259/LivingWriter/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? LivingWriter is an online writing platform that lets you start a new book from scratch or import an existing one. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $9.99 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Not available - Data Import/Export: Available - Customizable Templates: Not available - Scene Reordering: Available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## Arc Studio Profile: [Arc Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/228824/Arc-Studio/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Arc Studio is professional screenwriting software: outlining & Hollywood-standard script formatting. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $69.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Not available - Data Import/Export: Available - Customizable Templates: Not available - Scene Reordering: Not available - Rich Text Editor: Not available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## Draft Profile: [Draft](https://www.capterra.com/p/10044831/Draft/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Draft is free screenwriting software with professional formatting, collaboration tools, character sheets, and narrative features. #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: €1.99 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Collaboration Tools: Available - Revision History: Available - Data Import/Export: Not available - Customizable Templates: Available - Scene Reordering: Available - Rich Text Editor: Available - AI Copilot: Not available - Generative AI: Not available ### Gallery tab --- ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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