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Beat vs Arc Studio: catalog facts
Beat	Arc Studio
Free Free and open source under the GPL, distributed through the App Store.	Freemium Free to start without a credit card, with a paid Pro tier.
macOS, iOS	Web
Plain-text Fountain files that stay readable anywhere Final Draft import and export with revisions	Whiteboard outlining with story beat cards Outline and notes shown beside the script
Apple platforms only Largely maintained by one developer	Advanced features require a paid plan Requires an account
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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