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Trelby vs Scrite: catalog facts
Trelby	Scrite
Free Free software under the GPL.	Paid Subscription plans after a 30-day free trial that needs no credit card.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Enforces correct screenplay formatting and pagination Imports and exports Final Draft and Fountain files	Screenplay formatting in English and multiple Indian languages Desktop builds for macOS, Windows and Linux
Interface built with wxPython looks dated next to commercial tools No collaboration or cloud sync features mentioned	Requires a subscription after the trial Smaller user community than long-established screenwriting tools
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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