Highland 2 alternative

The Highland 2 alternativefree on any computer.

ScreenWeaver runs on Mac, Windows, Linux and iPad, with unlimited scripts for $0 and PDF and Final Draft export. When the draft is done, the storyboard is built from it.
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  • Free, no trial clock
  • Windows and Linux too
  • PDF and Final Draft export
The ScreenWeaver screenplay editor: acts, sequences and beats above a formatted scene from The Yellow Umbrella
Highland · script.fdxScreenWeaver

Why writers switch

Three reasons writers make the move.

  1. The ScreenWeaver script editor with the outline above the page
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    Free, on any computer

    Highland Pro is a subscription for Mac, iPad and iPhone after a 30-day trial. ScreenWeaver's writing plan is $0, never expires, and runs on Windows and Linux too.

  2. Storyboard of shot S3 in ScreenWeaver, with the character sheets and the script beside it
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    Your draft becomes a storyboard

    ScreenWeaver breaks your scenes into shots and draws the storyboard with your characters and locations, then generates the video. Auteur plan: $39.99 a month.

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

The Highland 2 page on quoteunquoteapps.com now leads to Highland Pro, so this is the app we compare.
ScreenWeaverHighland Pro
Price$0 for writing$59.99/yr or $9.99/mo
Free optionFree plan, no expiry30-day trial
PlatformsMac, Windows, Linux, iPadMac, iPad, iPhone
Sync across devicesBuilt iniCloud
Final Draft (.fdx)Export and importImport and export
PDFExport and importImport and export
FountainImport as plain textImport and export
Structure viewActs, sequences, beatsNavigator
Storyboard from the scriptAuteur plan
Shot breakdown and productionAuteur plan

Competitor information as of September 2026, from quoteunquoteapps.com and the Highland Pro App Store listing. Prices in US dollars. ScreenWeaver imports through its assistant, on paid plans.

Fair is fair

What Highland does well

Highland is made by screenwriter John August and his team. It is fast, calm and loved by picky writers.

  • Fast and clean, with no bloat on screen or under the hood
  • Writing sprints, goals and a distraction-free mode
  • PDF melting, which turns a screenplay PDF back into an editable script
  • Native apps for Mac, iPad and iPhone, with iCloud sync

Highland Pro is still a good fit if you write only on Apple devices and love its plain-text feel. Few apps do that better.

Our verdict

Free on every device, all the way to the film.

Highland Pro is a lovely writing app for Apple devices. ScreenWeaver is free on Mac, Windows, Linux and iPad, exports to Final Draft and PDF, and turns the same script into a storyboard and a production when you want to see the film.

  • Professional writing, free and unlimited, with PDF and Final Draft export
  • A storyboard generated from your screenplay, shot by shot
  • Production connected to the same project, characters kept consistent
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Switching

Bring your Highland scripts over.

Export once, import once. Your formatting comes with you.
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    Export from Highland

    Highland exports Final Draft and PDF. Pick Final Draft (.fdx) to keep the formatting.

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    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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Other Highland alternatives

Looking for software like Highland? Here are the other tools we compared, each on its own page, with prices checked on their sites.

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Guides and comparisons

FAQ

Questions Highland users ask

Is Highland 2 still available? Is it free?
The Highland 2 page on quoteunquoteapps.com now leads to Highland Pro. As of September 2026, Highland Pro costs $59.99 a year or $9.99 a month, after a 30-day free trial. There is no free plan.
Is there a free Highland alternative for Windows?
Yes. ScreenWeaver runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux and iPad. The Screenwriter plan is $0, with unlimited projects and pages.
Can I bring my Highland or Fountain files?
Yes. Export from Highland as Final Draft (.fdx) or PDF, then ask the ScreenWeaver assistant to import it. It also reads plain text, which is what a Fountain file is. The assistant comes with a paid plan.
Does ScreenWeaver work offline?
Yes. Install it from the browser and write without a connection. Your work syncs when you are back online.
Can I export my script from ScreenWeaver?
Anytime. Export to PDF or Final Draft (.fdx) on the free plan, as often as you like.
What does ScreenWeaver add after the draft?
The rest of the way to the screen. With the Auteur plan ($39.99 a month, 6,000 credits), ScreenWeaver generates the shooting script and the storyboard from your screenplay, with manual control of each shot, then produces the video with the latest AI models, tied to the same script.
What is the best software like Highland?
It depends on how you write. ScreenWeaver is the only one that stays free with unlimited projects, then turns your script into a storyboard and production. Final Draft is paid desktop software. Fade In is a one-time desktop purchase. WriterDuet runs in the browser, with three free projects. Arc Studio runs in the browser, with two free scripts. Celtx adds scheduling and budgets for crews. Each one is compared on its own page, linked above.

Highland is a trademark of its respective owner. ScreenWeaver is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Highland. Product names are used only to identify the products compared.

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