What is Final Draft?
The industry-standard screenwriting software.
Who is Final Draft best for?
Final Draft is best for screenwriters who want scripts in the format film and TV productions expect.
Screenwriters aiming at film and TV
It formats scripts to entertainment industry standards automatically, and the maker says 95% of film and TV professionals use it.
Beginners writing a first script
Final Draft Cloud has a simple online editor and a Screenplay for Beginners template that teaches script format as you go.
Co-writers and readers
The Suite stores and shares scripts in the cloud, and producers or readers can comment for free with a Reader Mode account.
Writers who want to own their software
Final Draft 13 is a one-time purchase, so you can keep writing on the desktop without a subscription.
How much does Final Draft cost?
Final Draft costs $16.99 a month or $99.99 a year for the Final Draft Suite subscription, or $249.99 once for a Final Draft 13 desktop license, and the Suite comes with a 5-day free trial.
- Final Draft 13 desktop app while you subscribe
- Final Draft Cloud: online writer, cloud storage and sharing
- 5-day free trial, then billed monthly
- Desktop app for Mac and Windows
- Outlining, story development and production tools
- Does not include Final Draft Cloud
Final Draft Suite is $99.99 a year on the annual plan, about $8.33 a month. Students can buy Final Draft 13 for $129.99 once after verification. Educators, non-profits and studios buy licenses through Final Draft's sales team, and Writers Guild members can ask about a discount. A free Reader Mode account can open and comment on scripts shared with you but cannot edit them. Full pricing on finaldraft.com. We checked these prices on .
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Questions about Final Draft
What is Final Draft?
The industry-standard screenwriting software.
Who is Final Draft for?
Final Draft is best for screenwriters who want scripts in the format film and TV productions expect.
Is Final Draft free?
No, Final Draft is paid, but Final Draft Suite has a 5-day free trial that becomes a monthly or yearly subscription unless you cancel. A free Reader Mode account lets you open and comment on scripts shared with you, without editing.
How much does Final Draft cost?
Final Draft's paid plans are Final Draft Suite at $16.99 per month and Final Draft 13 at $249.99 paid once.
Where can I try Final Draft?
On its official website, finaldraft.com.
Does Final Draft 13 include Final Draft Cloud?
No. A one-time Final Draft 13 license covers only the desktop app. Final Draft Cloud, with online writing, cloud storage and collaboration, comes with the Final Draft Suite subscription, which also includes Final Draft 13 for as long as you subscribe.
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