Fade In vs Story Architect
Fade In
fadeinpro.com
Story Architect
starc.appSide by side
| Figure | Fade In | Story Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | $4.17/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 12 |
| Spec score · Writing Apps | 8.9 (#17) | 9.3 (#5) |
| Spec score · Screenwriting Software | 8.8 (#6) | 8.8 (#7) |
| Spec score · Script Writing Software | 8.8 (#6) | 8.7 (#8) |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Creator includes real-time collaboration and review mode allows co-authors to comment, reply, resolve and edit notes. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Fade In is screenwriting software for motion pictures, television, video games, stage, radio, and other scripts. | Story Architect is an all-in-one writing app for screenplays, comics, plays, books and other story forms organized in a shared project bible. |
| Security and privacy | The maker says its website does not store personal information from visits; purchases may collect email and payment information and may be subject to FastSpring’s data policies. | The privacy policy says the maker uses physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard information collected online, and says it does not sell, distribute or lease personal information without permission or a legal requirement. |
| Support | Fade In directs users to a searchable Knowledge Base and provides a contact form for questions. | The pricing FAQ directs users to [email protected] for help. |
Plans
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
Story Architect
- FreeFree
- Pro$4.17 a month
- Creator$8.34 a month
- AI credits 50$10 a month
- AI credits 200$30 a month
- AI credits 500$60 a month
- AI credits 1000$100 a month
- AI credits 50$10, paid once
- AI credits 200$30, paid once
- AI credits 500$60, paid once
In their own words
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.
Story Architect
Story Architect is a writing app for screenplays, comics, plays, books and other story forms, organized around a shared project bible. Its Free plan allows unlimited projects and documents per project, with basic writing, character, location and world tools. Pro adds mind maps, an image gallery, presentations, a corkboard, a timeline and five AI credits per month when billed annually. The AI assistant can paraphrase, summarize, expand or shorten text, translate, insert text between paragraphs, or generate text from a prompt; these actions use credits. Creator adds real-time collaboration and 5 GB of cloud storage. Story Architect supports offline use on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS and Windows. It imports KIT Scenarist, Final Draft, Celtx, Trelby, TXT, ODT, DOCX and Fountain files, and exports DOCX, PDF, FDX and Fountain. Desktop-to-mobile project synchronization remains in development, with manual file transfer documented instead. Pro costs $4.17 a month billed annually; Creator costs $8.34 a month billed annually.