Best Storyboard Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Mari is ranked #1 of 30 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Previs Pro and StoryTribe. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Previs Pro. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Previs Pro at $0.83/mo.
A storyboard can help organize scenes and shots as you shape a project. Compare scene layouts and shot annotations to see how tools support visual planning, then check export formats and frame limits for how boards can be managed and shared. Supported platforms and team collaboration may also affect how well an option fits your workflow. Mari, Previs Pro, and StoryTribe are among the tools to consider. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer cost context; weigh these details alongside the features, devices, and collaboration needs relevant to your work.
30 storyboard software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
30ranked
10free plans on this page
$0.83/molowest paid tier
7 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Storyboard Software 25 channels on this page · 146 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromFrame limitShot annotationsScene layoutsTeam collaborationExport formatsSupported platforms Spec sheet Score
01 Mari Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsQuickTime, PDF, JSON, CSV, original artwork, images, dialogue and audioSupported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux server, self-hosted client/server, REST API 6/8spec lines stated 7.6
02 Previs Pro Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, JPEG, PNG, MP4, NLE, 2D, 3DSupported platformsmacOS, iOS 6/8spec lines stated 7.6
03 StoryTribe Free planYesPaid from12.99/user/moFrame limit10 framesShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, PowerPoint, PNG, MP4, Final Draft, Fountain, Word, plain textSupported platformsweb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android 8/8spec lines stated 7.6
04 Studiovity Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsnot statedScene layoutsnot statedTeam collaborationnot statedExport formatsFDX, PDF, TextSupported platformsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.6
05 Krock.io Free planYesPaid from10/user/moFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsnot statedScene layoutsnot statedTeam collaborationnot statedExport formatsnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.5
06 Boords Free planYesPaid from26/user/moFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, DOCX, XLSX, image files, MP4, Google Slides, Markdown, plain textSupported platformsweb, API 7/8spec lines stated 7.4
07 Shot Designer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, JPG, ExcelSupported platformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android 6/8spec lines stated 7.4
08 Storyboard That Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limit3 framesShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsZIP image pack, high-resolution image, social media image, animated GIF, PDF, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google SlidesSupported platformsweb 7/8spec lines stated 7.3
09 Storyboarder Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationNoExport formatsPremiere, Final Cut, Avid, PDF, Animated GIFSupported platformsmacOS, Windows, Linux 6/8spec lines stated 7.1
10 Cineboard Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limit20 framesShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, PNGSupported platformsweb 7/8spec lines stated 7.0
11 Plot Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limit8 framesShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDFSupported platformsweb 7/8spec lines stated 6.9
12 StoryBoom Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limit80 framesShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, HTML ZIP packageSupported platformsweb 7/8spec lines stated 6.8
13 Storyboard Studio Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, images, shot lists, self-contained HTML player, JSON project fileSupported platformsweb 6/8spec lines stated 6.7
14 Toon Boom Harmony Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationnot statedExport formatsPDF, QuickTime Movie (.mov), H.264/MPEG-4 (.mov), Windows Media Video (.wmv), PSD, TGA, JPG/JPEG, PNG, CSV, EDL, AAF, XML, Harmony, FBXSupported platformsWindows, macOS 5/8spec lines stated 6.6
15 MakeStoryboard Free planYesPaid from12/user/moFrame limit6 framesShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, MP4, PNGSupported platformsweb 8/8spec lines stated 6.5
16 ShotPro Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationnot statedExport formatsmovie, GIF, PNGSupported platformsmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android 5/8spec lines stated 6.3
17 NUVAR Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationNoExport formatsFCP7 XML, WebM, PDF, PNG, JSONSupported platformsWindows, macOS 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
18 StoryboardCanvas AI Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, PNG, CSV, MP4, MOV, FDX, Fountain, Movie Magic, Gorilla, XMEML, FCPXML, EDL, OpenTimelineIOSupported platformsweb, chrome extension 6/8spec lines stated 5.9
19 AIM Previz Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsindividual frames, ZIP archives, professional formats, PSDSupported platformsweb, api 6/8spec lines stated 5.8
20 AI Storyboard Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationnot statedExport formatsJSONSupported platformsweb 5/8spec lines stated 5.7
21 StoryBoard Quick Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationnot statedExport formatsFlash, HTML5Supported platformsWindows 5/8spec lines stated 5.7
22 StoryboardHero Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, CSV, MP4Supported platformsweb 6/8spec lines stated 5.7
23 Storyboarding Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, MP4Supported platformsweb 6/8spec lines stated 5.7
24 Storybrdr Free planNoPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationYesExport formatsPDF, CSV, Keynote, PowerPoint, Google SlidesSupported platformsweb 6/8spec lines stated 5.7
25 StoryToShot Free planYesPaid fromnot statedFrame limitnot statedShot annotationsYesScene layoutsYesTeam collaborationnot statedExport formatsCSV, JSON, PDF, ZIPSupported platformsweb 5/8spec lines stated 5.7
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Frame limit | Shot annotations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mari | 7.6 | Free plan | $57.42/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 2 | Previs Pro | 7.6 | Free plan | $0.83/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 3 | StoryTribe | 7.6 | Free plan | $1.92/mo | Yes | 12.99 /user/mo | 10 frames | Yes |
| 4 | Studiovity | 7.6 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 5 | Krock.io | 7.5 | Free plan | $10/mo | Yes | 10 /user/mo | — | — |
| 6 | Boords | 7.4 | Free plan | $2.17/mo | Yes | 26 /user/mo | — | Yes |
| 7 | Shot Designer | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 8 | Storyboard That | 7.3 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | 3 frames | Yes |
| 9 | Storyboarder | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 10 | Cineboard | 7.0 | Free plan | $9.90/mo | Yes | — | 20 frames | Yes |
| 11 | Plot | 6.9 | No | $9.99/mo | Yes | — | 8 frames | Yes |
| 12 | StoryBoom | 6.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | 80 frames | Yes |
| 13 | Storyboard Studio | 6.7 | No | $19/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 14 | Toon Boom Harmony | 6.6 | No | $6.75/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 15 | MakeStoryboard | 6.5 | No | $12/mo | Yes | 12 /user/mo | 6 frames | Yes |
| 16 | ShotPro | 6.3 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 17 | NUVAR | 5.9 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 18 | StoryboardCanvas AI | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | AIM Previz | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | AI Storyboard | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 21 | StoryBoard Quick | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 22 | StoryboardHero | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 23 | Storyboarding | 5.7 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 24 | Storybrdr | 5.7 | No | £1.83/mo | No | — | — | Yes |
| 25 | StoryToShot | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which storyboard software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Mari is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 7.6. Previs Pro is second and StoryTribe third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Previs Pro has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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