Side by side
ShotGlide vs StoryBoom
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 trial iPhone
ShotGlide combines scene-based boards, script assignment, Apple Pencil drawing, playback, and several export formats in an offline iPad app. Its device and stylus requirements, plus paid-only model, are the main points to weigh.
Visit ShotGlide Free plan Web
StoryBoom combines scene organization, team collaboration, controlled sharing, and export options in a browser-based storyboard tool. Check the free plan’s storyboard and scene caps, and note the stated deletion period after cancellation.
Visit StoryBoomThe facts
| ShotGlide | StoryBoom | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | shotglide.com | storyboom.co |
| On storyboard software | #22 of 30 | #18 of 30 |
ShotGlide: what it does well
- Automatic shot numbering when reordering
- Alternate scene cuts preserve the original
- Imports scripts and assigns passages to shots
- Offline use with on-device data
- Exports PDF, JPG, and video formats
What to know first
- Requires a modern iPad
- Apple Pencil required; third-party styluses unsupported
- No free plan after the 7-day trial
- iOS is the only listed platform
StoryBoom: what it does well
- Free plan has no time limit
- Supports PDF and HTML pack exports
- Sharing includes access roles and time limits
- Works in modern browsers on desktop, tablet, and smartphone
What to know first
- Free plan allows up to five storyboards
- Free plan allows up to 80 scenes
- Canceled projects are deleted after a 30-day grace period
- Listed AI tools are planned, not available
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