Final Draft

Screenwriting software that formats scripts to industry standards and supports collaboration and story development.

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Overview

Final Draft is a screenwriting software used by 95% of film and TV professionals, offering automatic formatting, advanced outlining, collaboration tools, and production reporting for film, TV, theater, and other media scripts.

Last updated: Sep 15, 2026

Key Features

Automatic Industry-Standard Formatting

Automatically formats screenplays to meet Hollywood and entertainment industry standards for film, TV, theater, and more.

Advanced Outlining and Story Development

Includes tools to plan stories, develop outlines, and structure scripts effectively.

Collaboration and Cloud Storage

Final Draft Cloud offers secure online writing interface, cloud storage, and enterprise-grade collaboration and sharing features.

Production Reporting

Generates production reports to assist in the transition from script to production workflow.

Multi-User Licensing for Studios

Offers site licenses and multi-user licensing options tailored for studios, production companies, and writers’ rooms.

Educational Discounts and Resources

Provides discounted pricing and educational resources for students, educators, and non-profits with verification requirements.

Compatibility and Support

Supports macOS 12 or higher and Windows 11 or higher with dedicated customer and technical support.

Big Break Screenwriting Contest

Hosts an annual contest awarding cash and prizes to emerging screenwriters, supporting diversity and inclusion in the industry.

Pros

Industry standard used by 95% of film and TV professionals.
Automatic formatting saves time and ensures compliance with industry standards.
Robust collaboration features with cloud storage and sharing.
Available multi-user licensing for studios and production teams.
Educational pricing and resources support students and educators.

Cons

Final Draft Cloud is not included with desktop purchases and requires separate subscription.
No native support for Chromebook devices.
Pricing may be high for individual users compared to some alternatives.
Limited free trial period (5 days) for the suite subscription.
Focuses primarily on screenwriting; less suitable for other types of writing.

Pricing

Final Draft pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Final Draft Suite Subscription	$8.33	Includes Final Draft 13 desktop software and Final Draft Cloud Access to cloud storage and collaboration tools 5-day free trial available
Final Draft 13 Personal License	$199.99	Desktop application only Advanced outlining and production features No cloud access included
Final Draft 13 Student License	$99.99	Discounted desktop application for students Requires student verification No cloud access included
Final Draft 13 Educators & Non-profits License	Contact Sales	Discounted pricing for educators and non-profits Includes technical support and educational resources Requires educational verification
Final Draft 13 Studios & Production License	Contact Sales	Multi-user licensing for studios and production teams Includes technical support and upgrades No cloud access included

Pricing is collected from the official Final Draft website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

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Key Features

Automatic Industry-Standard Formatting

Automatically formats screenplays to meet Hollywood and entertainment industry standards for film, TV, theater, and more.

Advanced Outlining and Story Development

Includes tools to plan stories, develop outlines, and structure scripts effectively.

Collaboration and Cloud Storage

Final Draft Cloud offers secure online writing interface, cloud storage, and enterprise-grade collaboration and sharing features.

Production Reporting

Generates production reports to assist in the transition from script to production workflow.

Multi-User Licensing for Studios

Offers site licenses and multi-user licensing options tailored for studios, production companies, and writers’ rooms.

Educational Discounts and Resources

Provides discounted pricing and educational resources for students, educators, and non-profits with verification requirements.

Compatibility and Support

Supports macOS 12 or higher and Windows 11 or higher with dedicated customer and technical support.

Big Break Screenwriting Contest

Hosts an annual contest awarding cash and prizes to emerging screenwriters, supporting diversity and inclusion in the industry.

Pros

Industry standard used by 95% of film and TV professionals.
Automatic formatting saves time and ensures compliance with industry standards.
Robust collaboration features with cloud storage and sharing.
Available multi-user licensing for studios and production teams.
Educational pricing and resources support students and educators.

Cons

Final Draft Cloud is not included with desktop purchases and requires separate subscription.
No native support for Chromebook devices.
Pricing may be high for individual users compared to some alternatives.
Limited free trial period (5 days) for the suite subscription.
Focuses primarily on screenwriting; less suitable for other types of writing.

Pricing

Final Draft pricing plans
Plan	Price	Highlights
Final Draft Suite Subscription	$8.33	Includes Final Draft 13 desktop software and Final Draft Cloud Access to cloud storage and collaboration tools 5-day free trial available
Final Draft 13 Personal License	$199.99	Desktop application only Advanced outlining and production features No cloud access included
Final Draft 13 Student License	$99.99	Discounted desktop application for students Requires student verification No cloud access included
Final Draft 13 Educators & Non-profits License	Contact Sales	Discounted pricing for educators and non-profits Includes technical support and educational resources Requires educational verification
Final Draft 13 Studios & Production License	Contact Sales	Multi-user licensing for studios and production teams Includes technical support and upgrades No cloud access included

Pricing is collected from the official Final Draft website and may change. Always confirm with the vendor.

Final Draft

Overview

Key Features

Automatic Industry-Standard Formatting

Advanced Outlining and Story Development

Collaboration and Cloud Storage

Production Reporting

Multi-User Licensing for Studios

Educational Discounts and Resources

Compatibility and Support

Big Break Screenwriting Contest

Pros

Cons

Pricing

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Key Features

Automatic Industry-Standard Formatting

Advanced Outlining and Story Development

Collaboration and Cloud Storage

Production Reporting

Multi-User Licensing for Studios

Educational Discounts and Resources

Compatibility and Support

Big Break Screenwriting Contest

Pros

Cons

Pricing

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