Fade In AlternativesNovel Authoring Tools and other similar apps like Fade In

Fade In is described as 'Professional Screenwriting Software is a complete application for writing motion picture screenplays, including tools for outlining, organizing, and navigating, plus extensive screenplay formatting and robust tools for managing rewrites and revisions' and is a Novel Authoring tool in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Fade In for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Linux apps. The best Fade In alternative is Story Architect (STARC), which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Fade In are Causality Story Sequencer, Trelby, Final Draft and Celtx.

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  1. Story Architect (STARC) icon

    Story Architect (STARC)

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    A smooth yet powerful writing experience for devoted authors. With only wanted features and native workflow it runs faster than all your previous apps combined.

    42 Story Architect (STARC) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Android
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    • Story Architect (STARC) is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to Fade In.

    • Story Architect (STARC) is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Fade In.

    • Story Architect (STARC) is Freemium and Open SourceFade In is Paid and Proprietary
    • Story Architect (STARC) is LightweightFade In is not according to our users
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    Trelby

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    Trelby is simple, fast and elegantly laid out to make screenwriting simple. It is infinitely configurable.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Trelby
     
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    Arc Studio Pro

    Distraction-free screenwriting software featuring real-time collaboration, automated versioning, data backup, comprehensive import and export options including Final Draft, PDF, Word, and Fountain formats, and tools for outlining...

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    Final Draft

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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.

    50 Final Draft alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Final Draft is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Fade In.

    • Final Draft is the most popular commercial alternative to Fade In.

    • Final Draft is Paid and ProprietaryFade In is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Celtx

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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.

    42 Celtx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Celtx is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Fade In.

    • Celtx is Freemium and ProprietaryFade In is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Inkwell Editor icon

    Inkwell Editor

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    Inkwell is a modern screenwriting app that combines professional formatting with an integrated AI co-writer named Quill. Designed for writers, not robots, Inkwell helps you brainstorm ideas, improve dialogue, and refine your story while keeping your creative voice in full...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Quill never auto-applies edits. Suggestions appear as diffs—added text in green, deletions in red. Click accept or reject. Simple. Transparent. You stay in complete control of every single word.
     
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    Arc Studio Pro

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    Distraction-free screenwriting software featuring real-time collaboration, automated versioning, data backup, comprehensive import and export options including Final Draft, PDF, Word, and Fountain formats, and tools for outlining, structure, and revision management.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
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    WriterSolo

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    WriterSolo is a free version of WriterDuet professional scriptwriting software that is not synced to any servers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Highland

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    (Beat)

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    Beat is an elegant screenwriting app for macOS and iOS, created by a screenwriter for screenwriters. And best of all — Beat is fully open source!

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    The Beat user interface
     
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    Clapperbie

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    Clapperbie is the first screenwriting and production platform designed for franchises, series, and cinematic universes. Go beyond single scripts and manage entire story worlds in one unified workspace.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Screenshot of script formatting and scene management interface in Clapperbie
     

    • Clapperbie is the most popular SaaS alternative to Fade In.

    • Clapperbie is Freemium and ProprietaryFade In is Paid and Proprietary
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    WriterDuet

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    Collaborative screenwriting for everyone*

    *Great for solo writers as well!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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