Best screenwriting software
Apps for writing screenplays, teleplays and stage plays with industry-standard script formatting.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All screenwriting software
- Alternatives to Story Architect (STARC)
A writing app for screenplays, novels, comics, stage plays and audio dramas with planning tools built in.
Free plan + paidOpen sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS - Alternatives to Trelby
A free, open-source screenwriting program that handles script formatting on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Final Draft
Long-running desktop screenwriting app that formats film, TV and stage scripts to industry standard.
PaidmacOS, Windows, Web
Our picks by need
Best for most people
Story Architect (STARC)Best for a free option
TrelbyBest for open source
Story Architect (STARC)Best for Mac
Final DraftBest for Windows
Story Architect (STARC)Best for Linux
Story Architect (STARC)Common questions
What is the best screenwriting software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading screenwriting software options right now are Story Architect (STARC), Trelby and Final Draft.
Is there free screenwriting software?
Yes. Story Architect (STARC) (free plan + paid) and Trelby (open source) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which screenwriting software is open source?
Story Architect (STARC).