Arc Studio Pro vs Final Draft
Arc Studio Pro
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Final Draft
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| Figure | Arc Studio Pro | Final Draft |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.75/mo | $0.69/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 12 |
| Spec score · Screenwriting Software | 9.2 (#2) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Script Writing Software | 9.3 (#2) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Writing Apps | 9.0 (#12) | 9.2 (#6) |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Final Draft supports real-time collaboration on the script and Beat Board, while Final Draft Cloud provides asynchronous collaboration. |
| Export Formats | Arc Studio exports Fountain, Final Draft, and PDF files. | extensive |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, USA | Burbank, California |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Mode | Users can write offline and sync changes when back online. | Yes |
| Publishing tools | Yes | Yes |
| Real-Time Collaboration | Co-writers can write live together without glitching or lagging. | Story planning can be done with partners in real time. |
| Version history | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Final Draft
- Final Draft Suite Annual$99.99 a year
- Final Draft Suite Monthly$16.99 a month
- Final Draft 13$249.99 a month
- Final Draft Suite annual$8.33 a year
- Final Draft Suite$16.99 a month
- Upgrade to Final Draft 13$79.99, paid once
- Educational Edition$99.99, paid once
- Final Draft 13 Student$99.99, paid once
- Final Draft 13 Personal$199.99, paid once
- Final Draft 13 Educators & Non-profitsPriced on request
In their own words
Arc Studio Pro
Arc Studio Pro is screenwriting software for drafting and managing scripts on Mac, Windows, iPadOS, iOS, and browsers. Its writing tools include industry formatting, Focus mode, timed sprints, notes, and outlining. Users can work offline, while automatic draft history lets them recover deleted text. Encryption and automatic backups protect work on devices and in the cloud. The Free plan includes up to two scripts and PDF export with a watermark; the free writing experience can begin without a credit card, and each account includes a free 7-day Pro trial. Free is free, billed annually. Essentials costs $69 a year and includes unlimited scripts, advanced formatting, desktop and mobile apps, and PDF export. Pro costs $99 a year and adds features including outlining, revision management, feedback links, and two collaborators. Collaboration works on Free, but inviting collaborators requires a subscription. The product is published by Arc Studio Labs, Inc., headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
Final Draft
Final Draft is screenwriting software that automatically formats scripts and supports planning, drafting and production workflows. Beat Board, Outline Editor and Structure Lines help writers brainstorm, outline and navigate drafts. SmartType completes common character names and locations, and writers can store multiple dialogue versions. The software includes templates, customizable workflows, autosave, sprint timers and writing statistics. Production tools cover revision, location tracking, casting, scheduling, budgeting, production tagging and reporting. Real-time collaboration works on scripts and the Beat Board; Final Draft Cloud adds asynchronous collaboration, Vault storage, project folders, ScriptNotes, sharing and optional desktop-to-cloud syncing. Final Draft is available for macOS, Windows, web and iOS, but the numbered desktop versions do not run on iPad or iPhone; Final Draft Go is separate. Desktop requirements are macOS 12 Monterey or later, or Windows 10 or later with an Intel or AMD processor; Chromebook is not supported. Suite plans include Final Draft 13 and Cloud: $99.99 a year or $16.99 a month, each with a 5-day trial.