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Scrite vs Beat: catalog facts
Scrite	Beat
Paid Subscription plans after a 30-day free trial that needs no credit card.	Free Free and open source under the GPL, distributed through the App Store.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, iOS
Screenplay formatting in English and multiple Indian languages Desktop builds for macOS, Windows and Linux	Plain-text Fountain files that stay readable anywhere Final Draft import and export with revisions
Requires a subscription after the trial Smaller user community than long-established screenwriting tools	Apple platforms only Largely maintained by one developer
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	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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