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Beat vs DubScript
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 iPhoneMac
Choose Beat if you want screenwriting tools with outlining, screenplay-aware drafting and Fountain files, especially on macOS. Look elsewhere if you need Windows or Linux, or if you need plugins on iOS.
Visit Beat Free plan Android
Pick DubScript if you want a free Android editor with screenplay formatting, review tools, and offline script storage. Look elsewhere if you need complete FDX compatibility, real-time collaboration, or revision tracking.
Visit DubScriptThe facts
| Beat | DubScript | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | iOS: €12.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Beat | DubScript |
| Website | beat-app.fi | dubscript.com |
| On screenwriting software | #7 of 27 | #11 of 27 |
Beat: what it does well
- Outline view and scene cards support story organization.
- Recognizes screenplay elements and provides autocomplete.
- Imports Final Draft, Highland, Fade In and Celtx files.
- Exports scripts to Final Draft and PDF.
- Offline mode and device-side document storage.
What to know first
- The maker says there will be no Windows or Linux version.
- Plugins are available only on macOS.
- The iOS companion is listed at €12.99 per month.
DubScript: what it does well
- Works with Final Draft, Fountain, and Trelby scripts.
- Exports to PDF, .fdx, HTML, and print.
- Formats screenplay elements while editing plain text.
- Includes scene and character reports and draft comparison.
- Supports local offline storage and cloud services.
What to know first
- Available on Android only.
- Ads appear in write mode and some screens on the free plan.
- FDX compatibility is not complete.
- No real-time collaboration or revision tracking.
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