FilmBase vs PreProducer
FilmBase
filmbase.ioPreProducer
preproducer.comSide by side
| Figure | FilmBase | PreProducer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $29.08/mo | €59/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Spec score · Film Production Scheduling Software | 8.0 (#13) | 8.4 (#7) |
| Budgeting | Budgets can be imported from Movie Magic Budgeting XML or Excel, and line items update when shoot days move. | Budgeting features include financing plans, FFA and ZDF calculations, cashflow plans, a cost-status tool, regional-effects overviews, travel-cost accounting and equipment lists. |
| Collaboration | Team collaboration syncs project changes peer-to-peer over a local network, without sending them through a server. | The software enables the entire crew to work collaboratively on a project through the internet. |
| Integrations | FilmBase supports Movie Magic Budgeting XML, Excel, and Final Draft FDX imports or exports. | PreProducer can import and export data from Final Draft, DramaQueen, Celtx and Adobe Story, and provides an API connection to the Lockit Script app. |
| Purpose | FilmBase combines script breakdown, scheduling, budgeting, call sheets, and production tools in a desktop app. | PreProducer is a web-based all-in-one software solution for film production covering story development, shooting planning, financing and budgeting. |
Plans
PreProducer
- Single project, 18 months€14.95, paid once
- Single project, 12 months€16.95, paid once
- Single project, 6 months€18.95, paid once
- Single project, 3 months€21.95, paid once
- Single project, 1 month€24.95, paid once
- Subscription up to 5 projects€59 a month
- Subscription up to 10 projects€99 a month
- Subscription unlimited projects€289 a month
In their own words
PreProducer
PreProducer is web-based software for film production, bringing story development, shoot planning, financing and budgeting into one workspace. Its story tools include script writing and imports, scene analysis, outlines, index cards, image treatments, character profiles and storyboards. For production, teams can create horizontal or vertical shooting plans, break down scripts and departments, manage pre- and post-production calendars, prepare call sheets and daily reports, and maintain shot, cast, location and crew lists. Budgeting covers financing and cashflow plans, FFA and ZDF calculations, cost status, regional effects, travel costs and equipment. Crews collaborate online, with unlimited project staff per project access. The browser-based service supports current browsers on Windows, macOS and Linux; it also offers an API and integrations with Final Draft, DramaQueen, Celtx and Adobe Story. A free plan and a seven-day demo project are listed. Single-project bookings start at €14.95 per month for 18 months; monthly subscriptions start at €59.00 per month with a one-year minimum term.