Fade In vs Scrite (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Fade In if

• Fits if you want to pay for screenwriting software once and get the updates free
• Works for scripts going into production, with revision colors, locked pages and breakdown reports

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you write on a phone or tablet, as the mobile apps have been discontinued
• Not for you if you want cloud saving in the price, because that's a separate subscription with no price on the purchase page
• Tight if you plan to stay on the demo, which nags after 10 pages and watermarks every printed script
• Watch out: the $79.95 covers one user, and site or multiuser licenses are arranged by email
• Not for you if you want it linked to other tools, as no integrations are listed

Pick Scrite if

• Fits if you write screenplays in Hindi or another Indian language
• Works for writers who would rather pay once than subscribe

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you need to write with someone else live, as there's no real-time collaboration
• Not for you if you work across devices, because files don't sync
• Watch out: plans can't be cancelled or refunded once bought
• Tight if you want Open Screenplay Format export or email support, as those need Annual Pro
• Watch out: the basic plan covers 1 device and the site says app prices may differ by region

Fade In

• Cloud saving and browser editing need Fade In Access, a separate subscription whose price is not shown on the purchase page.
• The Fade In Mobile apps for iOS and Android have been discontinued; phones and tablets use Fade In Access in a browser.
• The demo shows a registration reminder after 10 pages, watermarks printed scripts and leaves out online realtime collaboration.
• The price covers one individual user; site and multiuser licenses are arranged by email.

Scrite

• Plans are not auto-renewed and, once purchased, cannot be cancelled or refunded.
• It does not sync files across devices or support real-time collaboration, whatever the activation limit.
• Early bird prices apply when buying during the trial or in the last 30 days of an active plan; the standard prices are listed first.
• The site says plans shown in the app may differ by billing region and offers.

Fade In

Automatic script formatting

Moves from scene heading to action to dialogue as you type, with standard screenplay styles that can be customized and autocomplete for character names and locations.

Navigator and organization

The Navigator reorders scenes and builds nested sequences. Scenes can be color-coded by plot point, theme or character, and bookmarks and links jump around the script.

Revisions and production tools

Manages revisions, page and scene locking and omitted scenes, shows changed pages in standard revision colors, and generates breakdowns and scene, cast and location reports.

File format support

Opens, edits and saves Final Draft .fdx files, imports and exports Word .docx and RTF, and works with Fountain, Scrivener, Celtx and StudioBinder files. Its own format is the XML-based Open Screenplay Format.

Rewriting tools

The Dialogue Tuner gathers one character's dialogue in one place for editing, and other tools check word-use frequency and compare versions of a script.

Fade In Access

An optional monthly or annual subscription for cloud storage, backup, version history, online editing in a browser, collaboration, sharing and publishing.

Scrite

Screenplay editor

A screenplay editor is included on every plan, including the free trial.

Structure canvas

Plot structure is laid out visually, and the structure and notebook views are available on all plans.

Relationship graph

A graph of character relationships is included; saving it as a PDF is not part of Annual Basic.

Indian languages

The pricing table lists Indian language support on every plan.

Imports

Final Draft, Fountain, HTML and Open Screenplay Format files can be imported; exporting Open Screenplay Format needs Annual Pro or higher.

Reports

Character, location, notes, subset, statistics and two-column reports can be previewed and saved, with some saved reports limited by plan.

Fade In

• Fade In$79.95

  one-time purchase, individual license

  The full desktop version for Windows, Mac and Linux with free updates. Shown against a crossed-out regular price of $99.95.

Scrite

• Annual Basic$19

  for 1 year, paid once, with no auto-renewal

  $15 early bird price. 1 device, watermark removed; no email support or Open Screenplay Format export.

• Annual Pro$36

  for 1 year, paid once, with no auto-renewal

  $29 early bird price. 2 devices, email support, scene metadata report and Open Screenplay Format export.

• Pro Long Term$69

  for 3 years, paid once, with no auto-renewal

  $59 early bird price. 3 devices, with the same features as Annual Pro.

Fade In

• Education

  Student price of $59.95

  Current students of accredited post-secondary institutions can buy the full desktop version for $59.95 after emailing proof of student status from a school address.

Scrite

• Education

  Student and educator pricing

  Students and educators get special pricing by signing up with an academic email address; the pricing page does not state the amounts.