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ActOne Screenplay vs Story Architect
Both stand on screenwriting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
ActOne brings screenplay drafting, project organization and production tagging into a free desktop app. Its local storage and offline AI options may appeal to writers seeking a locally oriented workflow.
Visit ActOne Screenplay
Free plan Open source AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Story Architect combines story planning and writing tools with support for multiple formats and offline use. Consider the manual desktop-mobile transfer process and credit-based AI use when choosing a plan.
Visit Story ArchitectThe facts
| ActOne Screenplay | Story Architect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $4.17 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | iyal.ink | starc.app |
| On screenwriting software | #4 of 27 | #1 of 27 |
ActOne Screenplay: what it does well
- Free and open-source.
- Timed snapshots are saved locally.
- Supports PDF export and two-way FDX compatibility.
- Local AI can run offline.
What to know first
- Listed for Windows and Linux only.
- Custom API keys are encrypted on-device, not described as local-only.
Story Architect: what it does well
- Free plan allows unlimited projects and documents.
- Works offline across five listed platforms.
- Imports several screenplay and document formats.
- Creator includes real-time collaboration.
- Users retain ownership of their created content.
What to know first
- Desktop and mobile synchronization is still in development.
- AI writing uses credits.
- Free plan includes no AI credits.
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