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Celtx
By Backlight
(56)4.2 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Screenwriting software
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Entry Level Price:$14.99
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    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
    • 88% Small-Business
    • 9% Mid-Market
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    • Celtx features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    7.8
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.7
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    • Verified User in Entertainment
    UE
    Celtx is arguably the best *free* choice for screenwriting and project management. It formats scripts intuitively and allows you to use the index... Read review
    Advait G.
    AG
    Helpful in the beginning of your career when you're looking for free software options Read review
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    Seller
    Backlight
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2021
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @Backlight
    355 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    244 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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
  • 88% Small-Business
  • 9% Mid-Market
Celtx features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.7
Verified User in Entertainment
UE
Celtx is arguably the best *free* choice for screenwriting and project management. It formats scripts intuitively and allows you to use the index... Read review
Advait G.
AG
Helpful in the beginning of your career when you're looking for free software options Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Backlight
Company Website
Year Founded
2021
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@Backlight
355 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
244 employees on LinkedIn®
Final Draft
By Final Draft, Inc.
(43)4.5 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:Starting at $9.85
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    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
    • 12% Mid-Market
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    9.2
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.7
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    • Verified User in Online Media
    UO
    Final draft is simple and easy to use. I learned how to write scripts while using Final Draft and it really helped me speed up the process. I love... Read review
    Stacee M.
    SM
    The toolbar is easy to use, and it has pre-made templates to choose from depending on the type of story you want to write. You can choose a... Read review
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    Seller
    Final Draft, Inc.
    Year Founded
    1991
    HQ Location
    Burbank, CA
    Twitter
    @finaldraftinc
    35,243 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    62 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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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
  • 12% Mid-Market
Final Draft features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.7
Verified User in Online Media
UO
Final draft is simple and easy to use. I learned how to write scripts while using Final Draft and it really helped me speed up the process. I love... Read review
Stacee M.
SM
The toolbar is easy to use, and it has pre-made templates to choose from depending on the type of story you want to write. You can choose a... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Final Draft, Inc.
Year Founded
1991
HQ Location
Burbank, CA
Twitter
@finaldraftinc
35,243 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
62 employees on LinkedIn®
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Tinkerlist
By Tinkerlist
(5)4.6 out of 5
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    The first unified platform for creative television makers. Propel through the content production chain and enjoy making television together, faster! A unified online collaborative platform for TV and

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 80% Mid-Market
    • 20% Small-Business
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    8.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    9.0
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.7
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    • Verified User in Online Media
    UO
    The ease that it gives to be able to carry out a live broadcast. Read review
    Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
    UH
    SO easy to use and schedule shows and write and publish content for those planned shows Read review
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    Tinkerlist
    Year Founded
    2015
    HQ Location
    Leuven, BE
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    21 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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The first unified platform for creative television makers. Propel through the content production chain and enjoy making television together, faster! A unified online collaborative platform for TV and

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 80% Mid-Market
  • 20% Small-Business
Tinkerlist features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
9.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.7
Verified User in Online Media
UO
The ease that it gives to be able to carry out a live broadcast. Read review
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
UH
SO easy to use and schedule shows and write and publish content for those planned shows Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Tinkerlist
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Leuven, BE
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
21 employees on LinkedIn®
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Arc Studio Pro
By Arc Studio Pro
(4)4.5 out of 5
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    Arc Studio Pro is screenwriting with mindful collaboration, worry-free editing and creative experimentation.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 50% Mid-Market
    • 50% Small-Business
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    • Arc Studio Pro features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    9.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.7
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    • Verified User in Semiconductors
    US
    Arc Studio Pro is screenwriting software that is designed to be as minimalistic and distraction-free as possible. The software supports many... Read review
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    Arc Studio Pro
    HQ Location
    N/A
    Twitter
    @arcstudioproapp
    1,042 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    6 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Arc Studio Pro is screenwriting with mindful collaboration, worry-free editing and creative experimentation.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 50% Mid-Market
  • 50% Small-Business
Arc Studio Pro features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.7
Verified User in Semiconductors
US
Arc Studio Pro is screenwriting software that is designed to be as minimalistic and distraction-free as possible. The software supports many... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Arc Studio Pro
HQ Location
N/A
Twitter
@arcstudioproapp
1,042 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
6 employees on LinkedIn®
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Plottr
By Fictional Devices LLC
(2)4.8 out of 5
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    Plottr is a visual book outlining and story bible software for professional and aspiring writers.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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    10.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.6
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.7
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    • TC
    Flexibility and the ability to work cooperatively. Read review
    Kristin M.
    KM
    Plottr has been super helpful in plotting out my novels. I love that there is a way to organize every kind of idea I have, from character... Read review
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    Fictional Devices LLC
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    Salt Lake City , US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
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Plottr is a visual book outlining and story bible software for professional and aspiring writers.

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
Plottr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.7
TC
Flexibility and the ability to work cooperatively. Read review
Kristin M.
KM
Plottr has been super helpful in plotting out my novels. I love that there is a way to organize every kind of idea I have, from character... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Fictional Devices LLC
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
Salt Lake City , US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7 employees on LinkedIn®
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MakeStoryBoard
By MakeStoryBoard
(1)5.0 out of 5
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    MakeStoryboard is an online storyboarding software that lets you create and share storyboards quickly and easily. MakeStoryboard has a builtin app and several useful tools to create storyboards quic

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    No information available
    Industries
    No information available
    Market Segment
    • 100% Mid-Market
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    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    • Verified User in Computer Software
    AC
    Clear dashboard. Functionality. Collaborations features Read review
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    MakeStoryBoard
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MakeStoryboard is an online storyboarding software that lets you create and share storyboards quickly and easily. MakeStoryboard has a builtin app and several useful tools to create storyboards quic

Users
No information available
Industries
No information available
Market Segment
  • 100% Mid-Market
MakeStoryBoard features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
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AC
Clear dashboard. Functionality. Collaborations features Read review
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MakeStoryBoard
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Studiovity - Screenwriting Software
By Studiovity
0 ratings
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    Studiovity is a web, mobile-based film screenwriting software for writing and formatting screenplays. It offers an intuitive screenwriting editor, Act Structure Board, Index Card, import/export (final

    We don't have enough data from reviews to share who uses this product. Write a review to contribute, or learn more about review generation.
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    0.0
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    0.0
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    Studiovity
    Year Founded
    2021
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10 employees on LinkedIn®
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Studiovity is a web, mobile-based film screenwriting software for writing and formatting screenplays. It offers an intuitive screenwriting editor, Act Structure Board, Index Card, import/export (final

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Studiovity - Screenwriting Software features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
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0.0
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Studiovity
Year Founded
2021
LinkedIn® Page
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10 employees on LinkedIn®
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Subscribr
By Subscribr
0 ratings
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Entry Level Price:$49.00
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    Subscribr is an AI-powered scriptwriting tool built exclusively for YouTube creators. It's designed to help you create high-quality, engaging video scripts in a fraction of the time, so you can focus

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    0.0
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    0.0
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    Subscribr
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Subscribr is an AI-powered scriptwriting tool built exclusively for YouTube creators. It's designed to help you create high-quality, engaging video scripts in a fraction of the time, so you can focus

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Subscribr features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
0.0
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0.0
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Subscribr
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