Final Draft pricing
Final Draft is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13.
Plans and prices
- Starts at
- $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free 5-day trial of Final Draft Suite on one computer. It turns into a paid subscription automatically after 5 days.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Final Draft Go | $3.99per month, or $19.99 per year, in the App Store | A separate subscription app for writing, editing and reading Final Draft scripts on iPhone and iPad. |
| Final Draft Suite | $99.99per year, or $16.99 per month | Final Draft 13 for desktop plus Final Draft Cloud, the online workspace with cloud storage, sharing and collaboration. |
| Final Draft 13 Educational | $129.99one-time purchase | All the features of Final Draft 13 for students and teachers. Verification is required to buy. |
| Final Draft 13 Upgrade | $129.99one-time purchase | For owners of any previous desktop version, who must give a registered customer number or email. |
| Final Draft 13 | $249.99one-time purchase | The desktop app for Mac and Windows, with activation on two computers. Does not include Final Draft Cloud. |
| Volume licensing | Custom | Multi-user licenses for studios, production companies, schools and nonprofits, arranged with the sales team. |
Final Draft’s own pricing page could not be read, so these figures come from web.archive.org, checked Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Final Draft before you buy.
Ways to pay less for Final Draft
- Other savingsSale price of $199.99 on Final Draft 13
The US store listed Final Draft 13 at $199.99 against its regular $249.99 when the page was captured on 2026-09-29.
Stated on web.archive.org - Annual discountAnnual Suite plan costs about half of monthly
Final Draft Suite is $99.99 a year, against $203.88 for twelve payments on the $16.99 monthly plan.
Stated on web.archive.org - EducationEducational edition for students and teachers
Final Draft 13 Educational has a regular price of $129.99, against $249.99 for the standard license, and was on sale at $99.99 on 2026-08-30. Verification is required.
Stated on web.archive.org - Other savingsMilitary and first responder price of $129.99
Members of the military, veterans and first responders can buy Final Draft 13 for $129.99 instead of the regular $249.99.
Stated on web.archive.org - Other savingsUpgrade pricing for existing owners
Owners of any earlier desktop version can move to Final Draft 13 for a regular price of $129.99; the upgrade was on sale at $99.99 on 2026-09-22.
Stated on web.archive.org
How Final Draft's price compares
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Draft | $99.99 per year or $16.99 per month (Suite); $249.99 one-time for Final Draft 13 | No | |
| WriterDuet | $7.49 per month, billed annually ($89.88); $9.99 billed monthly (Plus) | Yes | Compare |
| Fade In | $79.95 one-time | No | Compare |
| Celtx | $11.24 per month, billed yearly ($134.88); $14.99 billed monthly (Writer) | Yes | Compare |
| Arc Studio | $69 per year (Essentials) | Yes | Compare |
| Highland Pro | $4.99 per month, billed $59.99 annually | No | Compare |
Each price is the vendor’s own, with its billing basis as stated. Check dates are on each tool’s page.
Final Draft pricing questions
Is Final Draft free?
No, Final Draft is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free 5-day trial of Final Draft Suite on one computer. It turns into a paid subscription automatically after 5 days.
How much does Final Draft cost?
Final Draft lists 6 plans. Final Draft Go: $3.99 per month, or $19.99 per year, in the App Store. Final Draft Suite: $99.99 per year, or $16.99 per month. Final Draft 13 Educational: $129.99 one-time purchase. Final Draft 13 Upgrade: $129.99 one-time purchase. Final Draft 13: $249.99 one-time purchase. Volume licensing: custom pricing. Prices were read from web.archive.org on Oct 5, 2026.
Does Final Draft have a free trial?
Yes. Free 5-day trial of Final Draft Suite on one computer. It turns into a paid subscription automatically after 5 days.
Is Final Draft cheaper with annual billing?
Annual Suite plan costs about half of monthly. Final Draft Suite is $99.99 a year, against $203.88 for twelve payments on the $16.99 monthly plan.
Does Final Draft have a student or education discount?
Educational edition for students and teachers. Final Draft 13 Educational has a regular price of $129.99, against $249.99 for the standard license, and was on sale at $99.99 on 2026-08-30. Verification is required.
When were Final Draft's prices last checked?
On Oct 5, 2026, against web.archive.org. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.