Side by side
Cineboard vs Plot
Both stand on storyboard software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Cineboard brings reference gathering, shot planning, and shoot scheduling into a single workspace. The free tier has tight project and collaboration limits, while paid plans start at $9.90 a month.
Visit Cineboard Free plan Web
Plot brings script-based scene planning, simple visuals, and team feedback into one web workspace. Its free plan is limited, while paid tiers expand storyboard and collaborator allowances.
Visit PlotThe facts
| Cineboard | Plot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Plus: $9.90 a month | SOLO: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cineboard.io | theplot.io |
| On storyboard software | #7 of 30 | #11 of 30 |
Cineboard: what it does well
- Moodboard organizes reference images, notes, and links.
- Shot Cards include creative and technical shot details.
- Shooting Plan preserves storyboard narrative order.
- Storyboard PDF and Paper Schedule exports are available.
- Active collaborators receive synchronized changes and presence.
What to know first
- Internet is required for cloud saving and collaboration.
- Free limits projects to one and Shot Cards to 20.
- Free excludes AI image generation and Team collaboration.
- Desktop-first; iPad support is for review and light editing.
Plot: what it does well
- Script text can become scenes through Text Split
- Automatic layout updates when scenes change
- Collaborator edit and comment permissions
- PDF printing and downloads for review
- Free plan includes one eight-scene project
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one project
- Free projects have an eight-scene limit
- Public links require a premium account
- Offline work is listed as unsuitable
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