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Beat vs WriterDuet: catalog facts
Beat	WriterDuet
Free Free and open source under the GPL, distributed through the App Store.	Freemium A free tier is available, with paid plans for more features.
macOS, iOS	Web
Plain-text Fountain files that stay readable anywhere Final Draft import and export with revisions	Real-time co-writing on the same script Covers planning, writing and sharing a script
Apple platforms only Largely maintained by one developer	Proprietary software Mainly useful for scripts rather than general writing
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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