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Beat vs Story Architect
Both stand on script writing 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.
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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
| Beat | Story Architect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | iOS: €12.99, paid once | Pro: $4.17 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 8 |
| Maker | Beat | Not published |
| Website | beat-app.fi | starc.app |
| On script writing software | #4 of 25 | #1 of 25 |
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.
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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