Beat vs Script Studio
Beat
beat-app.fi
Script Studio
scriptstudio.comSide by side
| Figure | Beat | Script Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €12.99/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Screenwriting Software | 8.8 (#5) | 7.8 (#18) |
| Headquarters | Helsinki, Finland | Thornwood, Epping, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Privacy | The maker says Beat collects no data and stores documents on the user's device; the app can work offline. | The privacy policy says the site uses Google Analytics and may use cookies, and describes collecting voluntarily supplied personal information. |
| Support | Users can report bugs through the maker's bug-report page and contact the developer by email or Discord. | Phone support is listed Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm in Eastern Time for the US number and GMT for the UK number. |
Plans
Script Studio
- Script Studio - Mac Download$99.95, paid once
- Script Studio - Windows Download$199.95, paid once
In their own words
Beat
Beat is a screenwriting app for structuring stories and writing in a distraction-free interface. It saves scripts as plain-text Fountain files, which the maker describes as portable and compatible with other editors. Beat imports Final Draft, Highland, Fade In, and Celtx files, then exports to Final Draft and PDF. Outline view and scene cards let writers add sections and synopses and rearrange scenes by dragging. The app recognizes screenplay elements, offers autocomplete, tracks revisions, and highlights changes in exported PDFs. The macOS version supports JavaScript plugins, including official options from a Plugin Library. Beat stores documents on the device, works offline, and says it collects no data. Files can be synchronized between iOS and macOS through iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive, although the maker cautions against opening one file on both devices. Beat is free on macOS; the iOS companion costs €12.99 a month with lifetime ownership after purchase.
Script Studio
Script Studio has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.