### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Screenwriting Software Resources ##### Articles, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Screenwriting Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Screenwriting Software Articles [![15 Best Screenwriting Software Platforms in 2022](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-29%20at%201.46.27%20PM-1.png "15 Best Screenwriting Software Platforms in 2022")](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-screenwriting-software) [ ### 15 Best Screenwriting Software Platforms in 2022 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/best-screenwriting-software) The lights dim, and the opening credits fade out, but the actors don’t say a word. How awkward would that be?  Screenwriting is the reason you have all your favorite movie quotes. “May the force be with you.” “There’s no place like home.” “Life was like a box of chocolates.” Such iconic words wouldn’t exist without those writing them all down. Screenwriters use screenwriting software to write film and television scripts that win awards and hearts everywhere. Screenwriting solutions offer the tools to auto-format screenplays, build characters and scenes, make notes for future video making, and collaborate in real time. What is screenwriting? Screenwriting is the art of writing scripts for television shows, movies, or other forms of media. The script is a technical document that tells a story through dialogue, character, and minimal description. The finished product is known as a screenplay.  What is screenwriting software? Screenwriting software is a software application for writing and formatting screenplays, television scripts, and other forms of scriptwriting. Some programs provide a specific range of features, such as a library where information can be stored permanently or specific tools for drafting a script in a particular genre. In other words, it helps screenwriters streamline the writing process and make organizing ideas into a cohesive story easier. The best software for scriptwriting helps writers get their vision from their head to the page. Best screenwriting software at a glance Best for small businesses: Final Draft Best by G2 user satisfaction: Final Draft Best by ease of use: Celtx \*These software solutions are ranked using an algorithm that calculates customer satisfaction and market presence based on reviews from our user community. For more information, please check out our G2 Research Scoring Methodology. Some user reviews may have been edited for clarity. Only 15 software could make the cut. And the nominees are… Best screenwriting software platforms of 2022 Final Draft Celtx WriterDuet Scrivener StudioBinder Movie Magic Screenwriter Trelby Tinkerlist Arc Studio Pro Highland 2 MasterWriter Dramatica Pro Fade In Boords Filmustage \*Above are the top 15 leading screenwriting software solutions from G2’s Summer 2022 Grid® Report. It’s a screenplay-eat-screenplay world out there. With so few projects making it to the big screen, how you choose to start your story could be the difference between a happy ending and a sad one.  8 out of 300 scripts get approved for production each year. Source: WeScreenplay 1. Final Draft [ ![Alexandra Vazquez](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alexandra Vazquez") AV ](https://learn.g2.com/author/alexandra-vazquez) by Alexandra Vazquez ## Screenwriting Software Discussions 0 Question on: Final Draft [What is Final Draft educational?](/discussions/what-is-final-draft-educational) What is Final Draft educational? The Final Draft 12 EDU Site License is a yearly subscription enterprise license for universities, K12 schools, non-profits and government agencies. Answered: Alejandro Seri on October 27, 2022 [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-final-draft-educational/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Celtx [Is Celtx free?](/discussions/is-celtx-free) Is Celtx free? No Answered: Derron Sandy on May 27, 2022 Yes and no. Celtx has a free trial available, but once that trial runs out there is a monthly subscription fee. Script writing starts at 15 USD per month, Video Production at 27 USD per month. Still if you can afford to pay that every month, well worth the investment. Answered: Misha Wyrzykowski on August 12, 2022 Hello, thank you for your question. Please reach out to the Celtx support team at support@celtx.com. They’ll be happy to provide you with more information regarding Celtx plans and pricing options. Answered: Matthew Melay on April 13, 2022 [See more answers (2)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/is-celtx-free/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Final Draft [How much does final draft cost?](/discussions/how-much-does-final-draft-cost) How much does final draft cost? Final Draft 12 enterprise site license is a yearly subscription. Pricing depends on user count and industry type (Studio, Educational, Non-Profit, Government Agency). You can request an exact quote from here: https://www.finaldraft.com/enterprise-licensing/ A B2C Final Draft 12 single license for personal use has a M.S.R.P. of $249.99. A B2C Final Draft 12 single license upgrade for personal use has a M.S.R.P. of $99.99. Answered: Alejandro Seri on October 28, 2022 The price of Final Draft (FD) varies. A new license (so a purchase for someone who does not own an earlier version of the app) is ~$200. This allows the user to install the app on two devices (PC or Mac). For those upgrading from an earlier build, FD costs ~$80, and again, enables two installs. Of course, FD runs lots of promotions on a frequent basis, so the top-line prices are rarely what a user can expect to pay. The company also offers a dramatically cheaper mobile app - I believe I paid $10 - which is actually very good. It’s not as feature rich as its desktop counterparts, but it’s totally adequate for writing and exporting new scripts, or even just for on-the-go editing. 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