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Scrite vs Trelby: catalog facts
Scrite	Trelby
Paid Subscription plans after a 30-day free trial that needs no credit card.	Free Free software under the GPL.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Screenplay formatting in English and multiple Indian languages Desktop builds for macOS, Windows and Linux	Enforces correct screenplay formatting and pagination Imports and exports Final Draft and Fountain files
Requires a subscription after the trial Smaller user community than long-established screenwriting tools	Interface built with wxPython looks dated next to commercial tools No collaboration or cloud sync features mentioned
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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 1, 2026

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