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CinePlatform vs ShowBook HQ
Both stand on video production management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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CinePlatform covers a broad set of film-production planning tasks, with exports and team permissions built into the workflow. Its mobile limitation for script breakdown and the Sandbox import restriction are worth checking before choosing a plan.
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ShowBook HQ combines shared scheduling, crew roster tools, checklists, and calendar feeds in a browser-based service. Its free tier is limited to a single-day event, and paid plans start at $99/mo.
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| CinePlatform | ShowBook HQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Writer: £8.25 a month | Pro: $99 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cineplatform.com | showbookhq.com |
| On video production management software | #15 of 29 | #11 of 29 |
CinePlatform: what it does well
- Combines script, scheduling, budget, and crew tools.
- Call sheets use schedule, cast, and location data.
- Schedules and budgets export as spreadsheets.
- Teams can restrict access, including view-only permissions.
- Offers a 7-day trial.
What to know first
- Script breakdown tools are unavailable on mobile devices.
- Sandbox Production does not allow importing a script.
ShowBook HQ: what it does well
- Schedule has four viewing modes.
- Call-time changes alert that day's crew by email.
- Roster filters by department, name, or position.
- Checklist open items arrive by end-of-day email.
- Department iCal feeds support Apple, Google, and Outlook.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one single-day active event.
- Free plan supports up to three crew.
- No mobile app platforms are listed.
- SSO, security review, and audit log are on the Enterprise roadmap.
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