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Slugline vs Final Draft: catalog facts
Slugline	Final Draft
Freemium Free up to six pages per script; longer scripts need the Unlimited Writing upgrade.	Paid Paid software with a free trial of Final Draft Suite.
macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS
Automatic screenplay formatting as you type Drag-and-drop outline that moves the matching script text	Automatic industry-standard script formatting Story planning and production reporting tools
Apple platforms only Scripts longer than six pages require a paid upgrade	Paid licence with no free edition Desktop only on Windows and macOS
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it 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 1, 2026

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