Arc Studio Pro alternative

The Arc Studio Pro alternativethat stays free.

ScreenWeaver gives you unlimited scripts for $0, professional formatting, and PDF and Final Draft export. When you want to see the film, the storyboard is built from the same script.
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  • Unlimited scripts, free
  • PDF and Final Draft export
  • Mac, Windows, iPad, Linux
The ScreenWeaver screenplay editor: acts, sequences and beats above a formatted scene from The Yellow Umbrella
Arc Studio · script.fdxScreenWeaver

Why writers switch

Three reasons writers make the move.

  1. The ScreenWeaver script editor with the outline above the page
    01

    Unlimited scripts, still free

    Arc Studio's free plan holds 2 scripts. On ScreenWeaver, projects and pages are unlimited and the plan never expires.

  2. Storyboard of shot S3 in ScreenWeaver, with the character sheets and the script beside it
    02

    The storyboard comes from your script

    ScreenWeaver breaks your scenes into shots and draws the storyboard with your characters and locations. Storyboard Beta: $9.99 a month.

  3. The ScreenWeaver production canvas with shots S3 and S4 linked to their storyboard panels
    03

    One project, from page to production

    Shots, characters and references carry into production, tied to the same script. You write the film and prepare it in one place.

Side by side

ScreenWeaver vs Arc Studio

Plans and features as each company lists them.
ScreenWeaverArc Studio
Free plan$0, no expiry$0
Scripts on the free planUnlimited2
PDF export on the free planWith watermark
Final Draft export
Outline and beatsPro plan
AppsInstallable, works offlineDesktop and mobile, paid plans
Real-time co-writingFilmmaker planPro plan
Paid plansStoryboard Beta, $9.99/mo$69/yr or $99/yr
AI extrasResearch assistant, FilmmakerPaid credits
Storyboard from the scriptStoryboard Beta
Shot breakdown and productionFilmmaker plan

Competitor information as of September 2026, from arcstudiopro.com. Prices in US dollars. Check their site for the latest.

Fair is fair

What Arc Studio does well

Arc Studio is a clean, focused writing app. Many writers love it, and for good reason.

  • Distraction-free writing with focus mode and writing sprints
  • Real-time co-writing, comments and script chat on Pro
  • A visual outline board with drag-and-drop beat cards
  • Desktop, iPhone and iPad apps on the paid plans

Stay with Arc Studio if

You co-write live every day and only need the page. Its Pro plan is built for that.

Try ScreenWeaver if

You want unlimited scripts without paying, or you plan to storyboard and shoot what you write.

Switching

Bring your Arc Studio scripts over.

Your pages travel as a Final Draft file. Nothing to retype.
  1. 1

    Export from Arc Studio

    Arc Studio exports Final Draft and Fountain, even on its free plan. Pick Final Draft (.fdx) to keep the formatting.

  2. 2

    Import into ScreenWeaver

    Attach the file to the ScreenWeaver assistant and ask it to import the script. It reads:

    • PDF
    • Final Draft (.fdx)
    • Plain text
  3. 3

    Keep writing, then storyboard

    Write on for free. When you are ready, the storyboard is generated from your scenes.

The storyboard of The Yellow Umbrella in ScreenWeaver: shot S3 beside the character sheets and the script
Same project, storyboard view

Import runs through the assistant, which comes with a paid plan. Writing and PDF or Final Draft export stay free.

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Guides and comparisons

FAQ

Questions Arc Studio users ask

Is there a free alternative to Arc Studio Pro?
Yes. ScreenWeaver's Screenwriter plan costs $0 and does not expire. You get unlimited projects and pages, industry-standard formatting, outline and beats, and PDF and Final Draft export.
How much does Arc Studio Pro cost?
As of September 2026, arcstudiopro.com lists a free plan (2 scripts, PDF with watermark), Essentials at $69 a year and Pro at $99 a year. Check their site for current prices.
Can I move my Arc Studio scripts to ScreenWeaver?
Yes. Export your script from Arc Studio as a Final Draft (.fdx) file, then ask the ScreenWeaver assistant to import it. It also reads PDF and plain text. The assistant comes with a paid plan.
Can I get my script back out of ScreenWeaver?
Anytime. Export to PDF or Final Draft (.fdx) on the free plan, as often as you like.
Is Arc Studio better for co-writing?
Arc Studio Pro is strong at live co-writing, with comments and script chat. In ScreenWeaver, real-time collaboration is part of the Filmmaker plan.
Does ScreenWeaver work on Mac, Windows and iPad?
Yes. It runs in the browser on Mac, Windows, Linux and iPad. Install it like an app, write offline, and it syncs when you reconnect.
What does ScreenWeaver add after the script?
A storyboard generated from your screenplay, with manual control of each shot (Storyboard Beta, $9.99 a month during the beta). The Filmmaker plan adds production preparation tied to the same script.

Keep writing. Free, with no script limit.

Bring your pages over today. The storyboard is ready when your story is.
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