Final Draft
Final Draft is the leading screenwriting software, trusted by professionals and beginners for over 30 years.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The industry-standard screenwriting software for film, TV, and theater.
Who should look elsewhere
Expensive
Pros
- +Industry standard screenwriting
- +Good for film
- +Active development
- +Good features
- +Professional tool
Cons
- −Expensive
- −One-time purchase costly
- −Learning curve
- −Better free alternatives
- −Updates paid
Key features
- ✓Screenwriting
- ✓Industry standard
- ✓Script formatting
- ✓Collaboration
- ✓Story maps
- ✓Beat board
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Draft 13 | $199.99 | month | Industry-standard screenwriting; Unlimited projects; All features |
| Upgrade | $79.99 | month | All FD13 features; 38% off regular upgrade |
| Educational | $99.99 | month | Full features; Verification required; 23% off |
| Volume Licensing | — | month | Custom quotes; Schools, studios, enterprises |