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Apps with 'Screenwriting' feature

  1. Scrivener icon

    Scrivener

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • PlayOnLinux (PlayOnMac)
    • Wine
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    Typewriter. Ring-binder. Scrapbook. Scrivener combines everything you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop.

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    1.  Support for scriptingScrivener supports scripts and macros to automate or customize tasks.
    2.  Support for LaTeXScrivener supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
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  2. Gingko icon

    Gingko

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Write and organize your ideas in Gingko tree documents.

    Whether building a business or writing a bestseller, Gingko lets your ideas flow naturally into place.

    Write, brainstorm, and organize your document, all in the same flow.

    You can also work with others, with Real-time col.

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    1.  Support for MarkDownGingko supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    2.  Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Gingko.
    3.  Support for LaTeXGingko supports LaTeX for text and math equation formatting.
    4.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Gingko simultaneously.
    Gingko tree for screenplay "2001"
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  4. KIT Scenarist icon

    KIT Scenarist

    • Freemium • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    27 alternatives to KIT Scenarist 

    KIT Scenarist is a free and open source application for creating screenplays on desktops and commercial on mobiles.

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    1.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in KIT Scenarist simultaneously.
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  5. A smooth yet powerful screenwriting experience for devoted authors. With only wanted features and native workflow it runs faster than all your previous apps combined.

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    1.  LightweightStory Architect (STARC) consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
    2.  Spell CheckingStory Architect (STARC) can detect and correct all types of grammar and spelling mistakes.
    3.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Story Architect (STARC) simultaneously.
    4.  PortableStory Architect (STARC) can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    5.  AutocompletionStory Architect (STARC) can predict and complete the rest of a word or phrase you're typing.
    6.  Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Story Architect (STARC).
    7.  Distraction-freeStory Architect (STARC) has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    8.  Dark ModeStory Architect (STARC) supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    9.  Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with Story Architect (STARC).
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  6. Nulis makes the process of outlining your stories, articles, or books easy, fun, and convenient.

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    1.  No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Nulis without registration.
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  8. Celtx icon

    Celtx

    • Freemium • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Based on the Firefox engine, supports standards, visual storyboarding, production scheduling, publication & international languages MUI support. Free tutorials, videos & wiki are available from the site. There is a very helpful community too.

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    1.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Celtx simultaneously.
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  9. Final Draft icon

    Final Draft

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays.

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    1.  Text to SpeechFinal Draft allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
    Story Map
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  10. JotterPad icon

    JotterPad

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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    Designed for creative writers, JotterPad is a plain text editor without the fuss and distraction of a word processor. It is perfect for writing books, novels, lyrics, poems, essays, drafts and screenplays.

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    1.  Ad-freeJotterPad doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Distraction-freeJotterPad has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    3.  Support for MarkDownJotterPad supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    JotterPad Android interface
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  11. ultra_outliner icon

    ultra_outliner

    • Free • Proprietary
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    An ultimate outlining software for story writers. It is aimed especially for screenwriters, but can be used as well as for outlining novels, tales and any kind of stories.

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    1.  Portableultra_outliner can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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  12. Story Planner is a focused, flexible app to outline all kind of stories. Used by writers, screenwriters, producers, directors and all kind of story tellers, Story Planner has quick and easy-to-use story organization, with sync on all your devices and export options to help you...

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    1.  Dark ModeStory Planner for Writers supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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  13. Outline 4D is an outlining and writing program that lets you brainstorm, create, structure and organize your ideas. In addition to a traditional vertical single-pane outline format, Outline 4D has a horizontal timeline format that is an alternative to index cards, blocks, and...

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  14. With Highland, crafting a perfectly-formatted screenplay is as simple as writing an email. Just type. Highland will make it look good.

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  15. A minimal, distraction-free environment for screenwriting.

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    1.  Distraction-freeSlugline has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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  16. Scrite icon

    Scrite

    • Free • Open Source
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Scrite is an open-source app to make screenplay writing fun, engaging and productive. You will always be able to write for free using the Scrite app.

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  17. Collaborative screenwriting for everyone*

    *Great for solo writers as well!.

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    1.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in WriterDuet simultaneously.
    2.  Works OfflineWriterDuet can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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