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Afterwriting alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Afterwriting alternative is Beat (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Afterwriting compared with 5 alternatives: Trelby, Highland Pro, WriterDuet, Fade In and Beat.
Afterwriting is free to use. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AfterwritingThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Trelby | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Highland Pro | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| WriterDuet | Free plan · from $7.49/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Fade In | Free trial · from $79.95 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Beat | Free plan · from $11.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
Price against what you get
Afterwriting has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Highland Pro and WriterDuet score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Afterwriting
Trelby
Free, open-source screenwriting program for desktop
- Trelby is free.
- Trelby also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Trelby lists no web app, which Afterwriting has.
- Trelby also covers long-form writing.
- Trelby does not cover documents, which Afterwriting does.
Suits: Screenwriters who want free software with standard script formatting
Highland Pro
Plain-text screenwriting app for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- Highland Pro starts at $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually.
- Highland Pro has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Afterwriting.
- Highland Pro also lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Highland Pro lists no web app, which Afterwriting has.
- Highland Pro also covers Markdown, templates and long-form writing.
Suits: Screenwriters on Apple devices who like writing in plain text
WriterDuet
Screenwriting software built for real-time co-writing
- WriterDuet starts at $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus).
- WriterDuet also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- WriterDuet also covers templates and long-form writing.
- WriterDuet does not cover documents, which Afterwriting does.
Suits: Writing partners and writers' rooms working on one script at the same time
Fade In
One-time-purchase screenwriting software for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Fade In starts at $79.95 one-time.
- Fade In has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Afterwriting.
- Fade In also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Fade In can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Fade In also covers templates and long-form writing.
Suits: Screenwriters who would rather buy once than subscribe
Beat
Free, open-source Fountain screenwriting app for Mac and iOS
- Beat starts at $11.99 one-time for the iOS app.
- Beat also lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Beat lists no web app, which Afterwriting has.
- Beat also covers long-form writing.
- Beat does not cover documents, which Afterwriting does.
Suits: Mac users who want a free screenwriting app
Limits worth knowing in Afterwriting
- It post-processes Fountain text; the editor is basic compared with full screenwriting software.
- Cloud syncing with Google Drive and Dropbox works only in the online version.
- The project is maintained by an individual; its copyright notice reads 2015-2020.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Afterwriting?
The alternatives to Afterwriting in this directory are Trelby, Highland Pro, WriterDuet, Fade In and Beat. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Afterwriting.
Is there a free alternative to Afterwriting?
Yes. Trelby is free to use. WriterDuet and Beat have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Afterwriting alternatives work on Windows?
The Afterwriting listing does not include a Windows app. Trelby, WriterDuet and Fade In list one.
Which Afterwriting alternatives work on macOS?
The Afterwriting listing does not include a macOS app. Trelby, Highland Pro, WriterDuet, Fade In and Beat list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.