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Best Screenwriting Software for Small Business

Neya Kumaresan
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Researched and written by Neya Kumaresan

Products classified in the overall Screenwriting category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Screenwriting to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Screenwriting category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Screenwriting Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Screenwriting Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.

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(78)4.2 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Screenwriting software
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Entry Level Price:$14.99
  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    For over twenty years, Celtx has been changing the way people think about creating content. Our all-in-one online solution for writing, planning, and managing media production is the first of its kin

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Motion Pictures and Film
    • Entertainment
    Market Segment
    • 90% Small-Business
    • 8% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Celtx Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    13
    Simple
    8
    Intuitive
    5
    Features
    4
    Accessibility
    3
    Cons
    Missing Features
    5
    Not Intuitive
    3
    Data Deletion
    2
    Expensive
    2
    Difficult Navigation
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Celtx features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    7.9
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    Backlight
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2021
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @Backlight
    349 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    264 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

For over twenty years, Celtx has been changing the way people think about creating content. Our all-in-one online solution for writing, planning, and managing media production is the first of its kin

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Motion Pictures and Film
  • Entertainment
Market Segment
  • 90% Small-Business
  • 8% Mid-Market
Celtx Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
13
Simple
8
Intuitive
5
Features
4
Accessibility
3
Cons
Missing Features
5
Not Intuitive
3
Data Deletion
2
Expensive
2
Difficult Navigation
1
Celtx features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
7.9
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Seller
Backlight
Company Website
Year Founded
2021
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@Backlight
349 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
264 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    WriterDuet is a cloud-based screenwriting software designed to facilitate real-time collaboration among writers. Launched in 2013 by Guy Goldstein, it has become a preferred tool for screenwriters, pl

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Entertainment
    • Writing and Editing
    Market Segment
    • 86% Small-Business
    • 14% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • WriterDuet Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    1
    Easy Setup
    1
    Intuitive
    1
    Organization
    1
    Reliability
    1
    Cons
    This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
  • User Satisfaction
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  • WriterDuet features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    Austin, TX
    Twitter
    @WriterDuet
    4,398 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    12 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

WriterDuet is a cloud-based screenwriting software designed to facilitate real-time collaboration among writers. Launched in 2013 by Guy Goldstein, it has become a preferred tool for screenwriters, pl

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Entertainment
  • Writing and Editing
Market Segment
  • 86% Small-Business
  • 14% Mid-Market
WriterDuet Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
1
Easy Setup
1
Intuitive
1
Organization
1
Reliability
1
Cons
This product has not yet received any negative sentiments.
WriterDuet features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@WriterDuet
4,398 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
12 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    For over 25 years Final Draft has been the industry standard and market leader in screenwriting software. Used by 95% of film and television productions, Final Draft is the first choice for both profe

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Entertainment
    • Motion Pictures and Film
    Market Segment
    • 84% Small-Business
    • 11% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Final Draft features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Year Founded
    1991
    HQ Location
    Burbank, CA
    Twitter
    @finaldraftinc
    34,764 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    64 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

For over 25 years Final Draft has been the industry standard and market leader in screenwriting software. Used by 95% of film and television productions, Final Draft is the first choice for both profe

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Entertainment
  • Motion Pictures and Film
Market Segment
  • 84% Small-Business
  • 11% Mid-Market
Final Draft features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
Year Founded
1991
HQ Location
Burbank, CA
Twitter
@finaldraftinc
34,764 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
64 employees on LinkedIn®
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Scrivener is an integrated writing, outlining and research app that is tailor made for long writing projects. Since its launch in 2007 it has become the go-to for writers of all types. The project ou

    Users
    • Author
    • Writer
    Industries
    • Writing and Editing
    • Higher Education
    Market Segment
    • 83% Small-Business
    • 9% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Scrivener Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    3
    Features
    3
    Organization
    3
    Easy Implementation
    1
    Flexibility
    1
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    1
    Limited Features
    1
    Missing Features
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Scrivener features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.7
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.8
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    HQ Location
    Truro, United Kingdom
    Twitter
    @ScrivenerApp
    53,306 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    1 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Scrivener is an integrated writing, outlining and research app that is tailor made for long writing projects. Since its launch in 2007 it has become the go-to for writers of all types. The project ou

Users
  • Author
  • Writer
Industries
  • Writing and Editing
  • Higher Education
Market Segment
  • 83% Small-Business
  • 9% Mid-Market
Scrivener Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
3
Features
3
Organization
3
Easy Implementation
1
Flexibility
1
Cons
Learning Curve
1
Limited Features
1
Missing Features
1
Scrivener features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.7
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.8
Seller Details
HQ Location
Truro, United Kingdom
Twitter
@ScrivenerApp
53,306 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1 employees on LinkedIn®