Best Screenwriting Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Celtx is ranked #1 of 27 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Arc Studio Pro and Story Architect. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Arc Studio Pro. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Final Draft at $0.69/mo.
Whether you are drafting, revising or preparing a script for production, screenwriting tools can be compared by the work they support. Look at revision tracking and real-time collaboration alongside production breakdown tools, export formats and offline mode. Supported platforms can help you check where each option is available, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. Celtx, Arc Studio Pro and Story Architect are among the options shown, as are OpenDraft and ScreenWeaver. Consider how you write and share scripts, and whether production preparation is part of your workflow. The listed capabilities offer a way to compare writing features, collaboration and practical availability.
27 screenwriting software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Celtx iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$11.24/mo Offline mode: Yes
- 2 Arc Studio Pro iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$5.75/mo Offline mode: Yes
- 3 Story Architect iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$4.17/mo Real-time collaboration: YesOffline mode: YesRevision tracking: Yes
- 4 OpenDraft iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Real-time collaboration: YesOffline mode: YesRevision tracking: Yes
- 5 ScreenWeaver iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$9.99/mo
- 6 Revision Screenwriter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Real-time collaboration: YesRevision tracking: Yes
- 7 WriterDuet iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Offline mode: Yes
- 8 Beat iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5€12.99/mo Offline mode: Yes
- 9 Studiovity iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Real-time collaboration: YesOffline mode: YesRevision tracking: Yes
- 10 Final Draft iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$0.69/mo Offline mode: Yes
- 11 DubScript Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Real-time collaboration: NoOffline mode: YesRevision tracking: No
- 12 Playscript Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Real-time collaboration: YesRevision tracking: Yes
- 13 Storyist iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$19/mo Offline mode: Yes
- 14 TalkingDraft iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Offline mode: No
- 15 Slugline iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Revision tracking: Yes
- 16 TwelvePoint iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6€25/mo Revision tracking: Yes
- 17 DramaQueen No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$11.90/mo Real-time collaboration: NoOffline mode: YesRevision tracking: Yes
- 18 ActOne Screenplay No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free Offline mode: YesRevision tracking: Yes
- 19 Scriptum No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1Free Real-time collaboration: NoOffline mode: YesRevision tracking: Yes
- 20 PerformrSCRIPT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0Free
- 21 Scrite No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$1.58/mo Offline mode: Yes
- 22 Dramatica No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2$16.67/mo
- 23 Fade In No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2$79.95/mo Offline mode: Yes
- 24 Screenwriter-mode No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 25 Trelby No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Revision tracking: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Real-time collaboration | Offline mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtx | 7.9 | Free plan | $11.24/mo | Yes | 11.24 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 2 | Arc Studio Pro | 7.8 | Free plan | $5.75/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 3 | Story Architect | 7.8 | Free plan | $4.17/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | OpenDraft | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | ScreenWeaver | 7.7 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | Revision Screenwriter | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 7 | WriterDuet | 7.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 8 | Beat | 7.5 | Free plan | €12.99/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 9 | Studiovity | 7.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Final Draft | 7.1 | No | $0.69/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 11 | DubScript | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 12 | Playscript | 6.7 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 13 | Storyist | 6.7 | No | $19/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 14 | TalkingDraft | 6.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | No |
| 15 | Slugline | 6.6 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 16 | TwelvePoint | 6.6 | No | €25/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 17 | DramaQueen | 6.3 | Free plan | $11.90/mo | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 18 | ActOne Screenplay | 6.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | Scriptum | 6.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 20 | PerformrSCRIPT | 6.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 21 | Scrite | 5.3 | No | $1.58/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | Dramatica | 5.2 | No | $16.67/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 23 | Fade In | 5.2 | No | $79.95/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 24 | Screenwriter-mode | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 25 | Trelby | 5.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which screenwriting software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Celtx is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.9. Arc Studio Pro is second and Story Architect third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 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 mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.