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NUVAR vs Storybrdr
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.
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NUVAR combines screenplay breakdown, generated frames, 3D blocking, animatics, and production-oriented exports in one desktop app. Its paid, non-collaborative setup and requirement for your own language-model key are important fit considerations.
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Storybrdr brings planning, review and shoot tracking together, with several board formats and export options. Its connection requirement and continuity-photo limitation are worth considering before relying on it on set.
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| NUVAR | Storybrdr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | NUVAR: €49, paid once | Solo: £261 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nuvar.app | storybrdr.com |
| On storyboard software | #21 of 30 | #25 of 30 |
NUVAR: what it does well
- Turns screenplays into acts, scenes, and shots
- Thirty image models across four providers
- Real-time 3D shot blocking
- Offline board, animatic, and exports
- Exports FCP7 XML, WebM, PDF, PNG, JSON
What to know first
- Paid app with no free plan
- Team collaboration is not available
- Requires your own Claude or GPT key
- Supports Windows 10/11 and macOS 11+
Storybrdr: what it does well
- Boards support five aspect ratios.
- Clients can review frames without an account.
- On Set tracks takes, pickups and continuity photos.
- Exports include PDF, CSV and slide decks.
- A 30-day trial is listed.
What to know first
- Editing requires an internet connection.
- Unuploaded continuity photos may be lost when a tab closes.
- There is no one-click importer from other tools.
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