Best Screenwriting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: OpenDraft is ranked #1 of 26 as of 1 October 2026, ahead of Story Architect and WriterDuet. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Story Architect. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Final Draft at $0.69/mo.
From drafting a screenplay to coordinating revisions and production preparation, screenwriting tools can support different parts of the process. Compared on real-time collaboration, revision tracking and production breakdown tools, the entries also cover export formats, offline mode and supported platforms. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help round out the comparison. OpenDraft, Story Architect and WriterDuet appear among the first entries, followed by Arc Studio Pro and Celtx. Weigh the capabilities against how you write, revise and share scripts, including whether you need to work offline or prepare materials for production.
26 screenwriting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Real-time collaboration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OpenDraft | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 | Story Architect | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.17/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 | WriterDuet | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 | Arc Studio Pro | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $5.75/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | Celtx | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.24/mo | Yes | 11.24 /user/mo | — | View |
| 6 | Final Draft | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.69/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 7 |  Scriptum | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | No | View |
| 8 | Revision Screenwriter | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | ActOne Screenplay | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 10 |  DramaQueen | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.90/mo | Yes | — | No | View |
| 11 |  Studiovity | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 12 |  Beat | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €12.99/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 13 | Fade In | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $79.95/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 14 | Scrite | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.58/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 15 |  Trelby | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 | ScreenWeaver | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Movie Magic Screenwriter | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 18 | DubScript | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | No | View |
| 19 | Storyist | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 20 |  Slugline | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 21 |  TwelvePoint | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €25/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 22 | PerformrSCRIPT | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 23 | Screenwriter-mode | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 |  TalkingDraft | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 25 | Script Studio | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which screenwriting software is ranked first on Inferse?
OpenDraft is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.3. Story Architect is second and WriterDuet third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Final Draft has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.69/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.