Starc
ScreenwritingModern open-source screenwriting app from the KIT Scenarist team
- Stars
- ★ 401
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Updated
Alternative to Final Draft, WriterDuet
Free alternatives to WriterDuet
Last updated · 3 options
Quick answer: Starc has the most stars on its repository of the 3 options here (★ 401), followed by KIT Scenarist (★ 352). Stars show popularity, not fit, so check formats, platforms and licence for your own work.
Collaborative screenwriting with industry formats and production features. Here are 3 free options, most-starred first.
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KIT Scenarist
ScreenwritingOpen-source screenplay editor with research and statistics
- Stars
- ★ 352
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Updated
Alternative to Final Draft, WriterDuet
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Celtx
ScreenwritingBrowser scriptwriting and pre-production with free and paid plans
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Status
- Freemium
Alternative to Final Draft, WriterDuet
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FAQ
Is there a free alternative to WriterDuet?
Yes. WriterAlts lists 3 options: Starc, KIT Scenarist and Celtx.
Which WriterDuet alternatives are open source?
Starc (GPL-3.0) and KIT Scenarist (GPL-3.0). The others are free or freemium but not open source.
Which WriterDuet alternatives run on a Mac?
Starc and KIT Scenarist. The other listed here isn't listed for macOS.
Related categories: Screenwriting
Free tools are not always drop-in replacements. Check that a tool exports a format your editor, agent or printer accepts, and back up your manuscript before you switch mid-draft.