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Final Draft is an on-premise software designed to help professional screenwriters and filmmakers create, edit, and manage drafts for comics, teleplays, graphic novels, stage plays, screenplays, and more via a unified portal. The application enables teams to visualize, outline, brainstorm, report, and collaborate on writing projects.
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199.99
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Gerald W.
Scriptwriter
Media Production, self-employed
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Gerald W.: My name is Gerald. I'm a script writer. I give Final Draft a four rating. And for more reviews,...
Evelyn S.
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Entertainment, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for 2+ years
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I have used Final Draft as a student and then on some companies where I worked. On my new job this is the software we use for every script and I find it so comfortable and easy to use and to send the new versions. Is great to collaborate specially when developing tv scripts, I like the option to track the changes and the beat cards.
Final Draft is the best option when you are a professional writer. Even there are other softwares Final Draft is the one if you are working on the film or tv industry as most proffesionals and producers tend to use this one. The new version is great and the options to write along a colleague and see changes on real time is what I love the most.
I think is a little expensive for the ones that are just starting. Is not that much intuitive you need to learn trough the practice, but anyways there are plenty of tutorials on their site
Mike J.
Entertainment, 51-200 employees
Used monthly for less than 6 months
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I love using Final Draft. Unfortunately I don't use it enough to validate spending the money for it but it is definitely the best screenwriting program on the market.
The flawless integration and various exports are the best features. This program makes it so easy to keep tracking of ideas and completed acts.
The price is least attractive thing here as the program itself works great.
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Hospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees
Used other for 2+ years
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I find Final Draft fairly easy to use, but given that there are competitors out there that do the same things at a fraction of the cost of Final Draft make it hard to justify purchasing this software
Final Draft offers ease in writing scripts without having to worry about formatting.
It’s overpriced, for starters. It’s distinguishing features from comparable competitors aren’t really game changing features, especially in this day and age. For example, it’s collaboration tools for writing partners just isn’t all that compelling when compared to other similar offerings. Having features like this integrated isn’t really a plus here.
Rabee I.
Entertainment, 5,001-10,000 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Overall, I would not make a switch to another software. I have tried a couple of free writing software, and we have to pay about $100 or sometimes a little more for Final Draft but it is the best software out there and makes our life very easy without us having to worry about anything.
I have tried a couple of screenwriting software, but this is pretty much the industry standard, and for a good reason. The Final Draft allows you to just begin writing as soon as you open it without us having to worry about the format. Not to mention the other features like notes taking and working with different drafts of the same scripts is extremely easy. A very user-friendly software.
In some of the older versions, the ability to collaborate with other writers to work on the same project together is not very possible. However, they did change that in the recently updated versions. Sometimes, we are constantly required to update in order to enjoy the new features in the updated versions, which can be sometimes very costly. But if we just want a standard writing software that is used industry-wise, then Final Draft does the job very well.
Bryn H.
Entertainment, 1-10 employees
Used daily for 2+ years
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Used this personally in film school and then professionally for plays, screenplays, and comics.
The ease of use and non-existent learning curve of this software makes someone getting into play writing or screenwriting feel entirely comfortable. The intuitive functionality of this software makes writing an absolute dream. When on a roll, having your muse screaming in your ear, it will often be hard to keep up but shortcuts and keystrokes of the software can match any speed serendipity.
You pay for what you get and that carries with it a high price tag whereby upgrades to newer software isn't included. My advice is to spend money on a community college film/tv writing course and then use that to get an education discount on Final Draft by linking the school email address to your software registration. You will break even with price and have more of a reason to write now that you're forced to in a class.
Q. What type of pricing plans does Final Draft offer?
Final Draft has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $199.99
Pricing model: One Time License
Q. Who are the typical users of Final Draft?
Final Draft has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business
Q. What languages does Final Draft support?
Final Draft supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Final Draft support mobile devices?
Final Draft supports the following devices:
iPad, iPhone
Q. Does Final Draft offer an API?
No, Final Draft does not have an API available.
Q. What level of support does Final Draft offer?
Final Draft offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, Chat, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base