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Buttondown

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Fade In

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FigureButtondownFade In
Price from$9/mo$8.33/mo
Free planYes—
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WebYesYes
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
Linux—Yes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
APIYes—
Plans published75
Spec score · Writing Apps9.0 (#11)8.9 (#17)
Free planYesNo
SupportSupport is handled by human staff and covers feature questions, migration, deliverability, bugs, feedback, billing and account issues.Fade In directs users to a searchable Knowledge Base and provides a contact form for questions.

Plans

Buttondown

  • FreeFree
  • Paid tier$9 a month
  • FreeFree
  • Basic$9 a month
  • Standard$29 a month
  • Professional$79 a month
  • Advanced$139 a month

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Fade In

  • Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software$79.95 a month
  • Fade In Access Monthly$9.95 a month
  • Fade In Student$59.95, paid once
  • Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software$79.95, paid once
  • Fade In Access Annual$99.95 a year

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Buttondown

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Fade In

Fade In is screenwriting software for motion pictures, television, video games, stage, radio and other scripts. Its desktop application includes screenplay formatting, outlining, organization, navigation, autocomplete, image support, and tools for rewrites and revisions. It imports and exports Final Draft.fdx files and supports.docx,.rtf, Fountain, Scrivener, Celtx and StudioBinder formats. Production tools generate breakdowns and reports for scenes, cast and locations, with HTML or CSV export. Scripts use the XML-based Open Screenplay Format, intended to improve accessibility and compatibility. The desktop license is a one-time purchase and permits installation on the purchaser’s own Windows, Mac and Linux computers; updates are included at no charge. Optional Fade In Access adds cloud storage, backup, version history, online editing, collaboration, sharing and publishing through a browser on computers and mobile devices. The free desktop demo includes the full feature set but prompts for registration after 10 pages, watermarks printed scripts and excludes online real-time collaboration. Fade In Access does not paginate exactly like the desktop app, and page numbers are not displayed while editing in Access. Listed plans include Fade In Professional Screenwriting Software at $79.95 a month, Fade In Access Monthly at $9.95 a month, Fade In Student at $59.95, paid once, and Fade In Access Annual at $99.95 a year.

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